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Applicant's General Information
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Please provide details of any conditions precedent or variations you may seek from the standard Electricity Transfer Access Contract, if applicable.

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Transmission Generator Application Form

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Transmission Generator Application Form

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Transmission Generator Application Form

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Power Station General Information
Power station controller (if different from the applicant) Company Name A.B.N or A.C.N Relationship to applicant Contact person
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Power station
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Description of power station

Site-specific issues which may affect access to site or design, eg other construction onsite, mine site, environmental issues, soil conditions

Power station Declared Sent Out Capacity (DSOC) (MW) Total capability if different (MW) Forecast annual energy generation (GWH) Own black start capability? If so, provide details Power station Contract Maximum Demand (CMD) (eg black start load) Required connection date Required full operation date Expected life Attachments required A single line diagram showing the proposed arrangement of the power station, including types and connection arrangements of prime movers, generators, transformers, synchronising circuit breakers and any other relevant information. Identify each component so that the arrangement can be cross-referenced to the data provided in this form.

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Transformers
Item Number of windings Rated MVA of each winding Principal tap rated voltages Positive sequence impedances (each wdg) Negative sequence impedances (each wdg) Zero sequence impedances (each wdg) Tapped winding Tap change range Tap change step size Number of taps Tap changer type, on/off load Tap change cycle time Vector group Method of earthing Unit Number MVA kV/kV (a+jb)% on 100 MVA base (a+jb)% on 100 MVA base (a+jb)% on 100 MVA base Text or diagram kV-kV % Number On/Off s Text or diagram Text or diagram * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Transformer 1 *

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Generators - Synchronous
Item Make Model Rated MVA Nominal terminal voltage Number of pole-pairs Speed Rated MW sent out Rated MW generated (PMAX) Auxiliary load at PMAX (MW, MVAr) Unit Text Text MVA kV Number rpm MW (sent out) MW (gen) MW * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Generator 1*

Minimum load (ML) MW (sent out) Generator inertia constant (Hg) (applicable to MW.s/rated MVA synchronous condenser mode of operation) Inertia constant (H) for all rotating masses MW.s/rated MVA connected to the generator shaft (for example, generator, turbine, etc). Include gearbox (if any) Total inertia for all rotating masses (MR2) Short circuit ratio Rated stator current Rated rotor current at rated MVA and power factor, rated terminal volts and rated speed Rotor voltage at which IROTOR is achieved Rotor voltage capable of being supplied for five seconds at rated speed during field forcing Neutral earthing impedance Resistances Stator resistance Rotor resistance at 20C Sequence impedances (saturated) Zero sequence impedance Negative sequence impedance Reactances (saturated) Direct axis transient reactance Direct axis sub-transient reactance Reactances (unsaturated) Direct axis synchronous reactance Direct axis transient reactance Direct axis sub-transient reactance Quadrature axis synch reactance Quadrature axis transient reactance Quadrature axis sub-transient reactance Stator leakage reactance Zero sequence reactance Negative sequence reactance Potier reactance Time constants (unsaturated) Direct axis open circuit transient Direct axis open circuit sub-transient Direct axis damper leakage Quadrature axis open circuit transient Armature time constant Quadrature axis open circuit sub-transient Reactive capability (at machine terminals) Largest lagging (overexcited) reactive power at PMAX kg.m2 Number A A V V (a+jb)% on MVA base % on MVA base ohms (a+jb)% on MVA base (a+jb)% on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base % on MVA base s s s s s s MVAr export

Largest leading (underexcited) reactive power at MVAr import PMAX Lagging reactive power at ML MVAr export Lagging reactive short time MVAr for time Capability at rated MW, terminal voltage and MVAr speed Leading reactive power at rated MW MVAr import Attachments required Capability chart (indicate effect of temperature and voltage) Open circuit characteristic chart Short circuit characteristic chart Zero power factor curve chart V curves MW, MVAr outputs vs temperature chart

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Generators - Induction
Item Unit Make Text Model Text Rated MVA MVA Rated MW (sent out) MW (sent out) Rated MW (generated) MW (generated) Nominal terminal voltage kV Synchronous speed rpm Rated speed rpm Maximum speed rpm Rated frequency Hz Combined inertia constant for all rotating MW.s/rated MVA masses connected to the generator shaft (for example, generator, turbine, gearbox, etc) calculated at the synchronous speed. Include gearbox (if any) Single or (effectively) double cage machine Text Resistances Stator resistance % on MVA base Generator reactances (saturated) Transient reactance % on MVA base Subtransient reactance % on MVA base Generator reactances (unsaturated) Sum of magnetising and primary winding % on MVA base Transient reactance % on MVA base Subtransient reactance % on MVA base Primary winding leakage reactance % on MVA base Time constants (unsaturated) Transient (short circuit) s Subtransient (short circuit) s Armature s Open circuit transient s Open circuit subtransient s Converter data Control: network commutated or self Text commutated Attachments Curves showing torque, power factor, efficiency, stator current, MW output versus slip (+ and -). * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Generator 1*

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Generators - Inverter-connected
Item Make Model Maximum kVA output over a 60 s interval Control modes (voltage, power factor) Attachments Reactive capability curve Long-term flicker factor for generator Long term flicker factor for windfarm Harmonics current spectra Dynamic computer model of turbine/generator/ inverter Unit Text Text kVA Text * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Generator 1*

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Prime Movers - Gas Turbines
Item Unit Type of turbine (heavy industrial, aero Text, diagram derivative etc) Make Text Model Text Number of shafts Text Gearbox ratio Text Fuel type (gas, liquid) Text Rated exhaust temperature C Controlled exhaust temperature C Natural damping of shaft torsional oscillation modes (for each mode) Modal frequency Hz Logarithmic decrement Nepers/s Attachments Base load MW vs ambient air temperature Peak load MW vs ambient air temperature Turbine compressor surge map Turbine frequency tolerance capability curve MW output versus turbine speed (47-52 Hz) Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the turbine/generator. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power. Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome). * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Turbine 1*

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Prime Movers - Multiple Stage Steam Turbines
Item Unit Text Make Model Text Mechanical shaft model Natural damping of shaft torsional oscillation modes (for each mode) Hz Modal frequency Logarithmic decrement Nepers/s Steam Turbine Data Fraction of power produced by each stage KHP Per unit of Pmax KIP KLP1 KLP2 Per unit of Pmax Per unit of Pmax Per unit of Pmax * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Turbine 1*

Stage and Reheat Time Constants THP s TRH s TIP s TLP1 s TLP2 s Attachments Turbine frequency tolerance curve Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the turbine/generator. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power. Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome).

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Prime Movers - Combined Cycle Units
Item Unit Text Make Model Text Waste heat recovery boiler time s constant (where applicable, eg for cogeneration plant) Type of turbine (heavy industrial, Text, diagram aero derivative etc) Number of shafts Text Gearbox ratio Text Fuel type (gas, liquid) Text Rated exhaust temperature C Controlled exhaust temperature C Natural damping of shaft torsional oscillation modes (for each mode) Modal frequency Hz Logarithmic decrement Nepers/s Attachments MW output versus turbine speed (47-52 Hz) Base load MW vs ambient air temperature Peak load MW vs ambient air temperature Turbine frequency tolerance capability Turbine compressor surge map Turbine frequency tolerance curve Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the turbine/generator. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power. Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome). * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Turbine 1*

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Prime Movers - Reciprocating Engines
Item Unit Text Make Model Text Number of cylinders Number Turbocharger characteristics Text Fuel type (gas, liquid) Text Attachments Base load MW vs ambient air temperature Peak load MW vs ambient air temperature Turbine frequency tolerance capability curve MW output versus turbine speed (47-52 Hz) Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the engine/generator. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power. Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome). * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Engine 1*

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Prime Movers - Hydroelectric turbine
Item Unit Text Make Model Text Mechanical shaft model Natural damping of shaft torsional oscillation modes (for each mode) Hz Modal frequency Logarithmic decrement Nepers/s Flow model Water time constant s Maximum gate opening rate pu/s Maximum gate closing rate pu/s Maximum head m Minimum head m Centreline length of penstock m Penstock cross-sectional area m2 Flow rate at maximum loading m3s-1 No load flow rate m3s-2 Flow rate at maximum loading m3s-1 Motor model Max startup power MW Max running power MW Attachments Turbine frequency tolerance curve Motor starting current curve Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the turbine/generator. The model should adequately represent the performance of the unit from no load to full load over the frequency range of 47 Hz to 52.5 Hz. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome). * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Turbine 1*

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Prime Movers - Wind Turbine/Wind Farm
Item Flicker factors in accordance with IEC61400-21 Unit * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Wind turbine/farm 1*

Text / Diagram m/s Annual Average wind speed Text / Diagram Harmonics current spectra Attachments A typical 24 hour power curve measured at 15-minute intervals or better if available Startup profile MW, MVAr vs time for individual wind turbine Startup profile MW, MVAr vs time for wind farm total MW, MVAr vs time profiles for individual wind turbine under normal ramp up and ramp down conditions. High wind shutdown profile MW, MVAr vs time for individual wind turbine High wind shutdown profile MW, MVAr vs time for wind farm total Low wind shutdown profile MW, MVAr vs time for individual wind turbine Low wind shutdown profile MW, MVAr vs time for wind farm total Power curve MW vs windspeed Spatial arrangement of windfarm Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the turbine/generator for each wind turbine. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power. Dynamic model of turbine/generator shaft system in lumped element form showing component inertias, damping and shaft stiffness (may be required at a later date, depending on system study outcome).

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Governors (All prime movers including wind)
Item Make Model General description of load/speed control system (including block diagram transfer function & parameters) Unit Text Text Text, diagram * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Governor 1*

Maximum droop % Normal droop % Minimum droop % Maximum frequency deadband Hz Normal frequency deadband Hz Minimum frequency deadband Hz MW deadband MW Frequence response capability Sustained response to frequency change MW/Hz Non-sustained response to frequency change MW/Hz Load rejection capability MW Attachments Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the governor. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power.

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Exciters - Synchronous - double fed induction
Item Make Model Type (static or rotating) Excitation source (main machine or independent) General description of excitation control system (including block diagram transfer function & parameters) Rated field voltage at rated MVA and power factor and rated terminal volts and speed Maximum field voltage Minimum field voltage Maximum rate of change of field voltage Maximum rate of change of field voltage Dynamic characteristics of overexcitation limiter Excitation limiter (drawn on capability generator diagram) Text Text Text Text Text or diagram V V V Rising V/s Falling V/s Text or diagram Text or diagram Text or diagram Text or diagram Text Text s Unit * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Exciter 1*

Dynamic characteristics of under excitation limiter Excitation limiter (drawn on capability generator diagram) Load drop compensation / VAr sharing controls V/f limiting controls Field Voltage rise time (synchronous generators) Voltage rise time (time from zero to maximum VAr s output while under voltage control) gain Sensitivity (output for a 0.5% voltage error) Attachments Generating unit and exciter saturation characteristics (at least 50 Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the exciter/AVR. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power.

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Exciters - Plain induction - reactive compensation
Item Reactive consumption at PMAX Unit Text * Insert reference(s) to single line diagram Exciter 1*

Number of capacitor banks and MVAr size at rated Text voltage for each capacitor bank (if used) Control philosophy used for VAr/voltage control. Text Voltage rise time (time from zero to maximum output s while under voltage control) gain Sensitivity (output for a 0.5% voltage error) Attachments Block diagram in IEEE format of the dynamic model of the voltage controls. Note: if Western Power does not already have a suitable computer model of the dynamic model, then the applicant must provide suitable code within 20 business days of being informed by Western Power.

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