The SO performs security analyses on a Day Ahead and Real-Time basis and ensures that all Forced Outages are entered into the Outage Scheduler. The SO shall obtain or arrange to provide Emergency Energy over the DC Tie(s) on behalf of ERCOT. The SO shall issue appropriate OCN’s, Advisories, Watches, and Emergency Notices, and coordinate the reduction or cancellation of clearances, re-dispatch of generation, and request, order, or take other action(s) that the SO determines necessary to maintain safe and reliable operating conditions on the ERCOT System in accordance with ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, and NERC Reliability Standards. The SO will implement and terminate ERCOT Corrections, and will determine the need for and implement the operation of a QSE on Constant Frequency Control for loss of ERCOT’s Load Frequency Control System. 2.2 Communication Procedure Purpose: To ensure proper communication is used to reduce the possibility of miscommunication that could lead to action or inaction harmful to the reliability of the grid.. Protocol Reference 6.5.7.8 6.5.8 Guide Reference 3.1.3 NERC Standard COM-002-4 Version: 1 Revision: 5 Effective Date: May 1, 2018 Step Action Three-Part Communication Operating Instructions and Dispatch Instructions are synonymous NOTE and both require communication’. ‘three-part to the Communications Protocols document for requirements. When issuing Operating Instructions, use three-part communication: Issue the Operating Instruction 1 Receive a correct repeat back Give an acknowledgement Many scripts have been placed throughout the procedures as a reminder of 2 communication. However, a script cannot be provided for every scenario. Effective three-part communication skills are mandatory. Hotline Call Communication
The SO performs security analyses on a Day Ahead and Real-Time basis and ensures that all Forced Outages are entered into the Outage Scheduler. The SO shall obtain or arrange to provide Emergency Energy over the DC Tie(s) on behalf of ERCOT. The SO shall issue appropriate OCN’s, Advisories, Watches, and Emergency Notices, and coordinate the reduction or cancellation of clearances, re-dispatch of generation, and request, order, or take other action(s) that the SO determines necessary to maintain safe and reliable operating conditions on the ERCOT System in accordance with ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, and NERC Reliability Standards. The SO will implement and terminate ERCOT Corrections, and will determine the need for and implement the operation of a QSE on Constant Frequency Control for loss of ERCOT’s Load Frequency Control System. 2.2 Communication Procedure Purpose: To ensure proper communication is used to reduce the possibility of miscommunication that could lead to action or inaction harmful to the reliability of the grid.. Protocol Reference 6.5.7.8 6.5.8 Guide Reference 3.1.3 NERC Standard COM-002-4 Version: 1 Revision: 5 Effective Date: May 1, 2018 Step Action Three-Part Communication NOTE Operating Instructions and Dispatch Instructions are synonymous and both require ‘three-part communication’. to the Communications Protocols document for requirements. 1 When issuing Operating Instructions, use three-part communication: Issue the Operating Instruction Receive a correct repeat back Give an acknowledgement 2 Many scripts have been placed throughout the procedures as a reminder of communication. However, a script cannot be provided for every scenario. Effective three-part communication skills are mandatory. Hotline Call Communication
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