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Analyse equipment performance

Analyse equipment performance

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP540
State Code
AXM25
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse performance of plant, equipment and equipment components and recommend improvements. It applies to all work environments and sectors within the chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industry.This unit of competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant in order to calculate the theoretical performance of an item of equipment, gather data to determine the actual performance of the item of equipment, calculate actual versus theoretical performance, and make recommendations based on the performance verification results.The technician will have detailed operational and process knowledge but is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this unit of competency.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine theoretical performance
  • 1.1 Identify item of plant or equipment to be analysed
  • 1.2 Locate and interpret design specification
  • 1.3 Identify process materials being, or to be, processed during verification trial
  • 1.4 Determine process material properties under process conditions
  • 1.5 Calculate theoretical performance of components with that material under those conditions
2 Conduct trial
  • 2.1 Design verification trial to be compatible with theoretical analysis
  • 2.2 Determine measurements needed from trial to yield required data
  • 2.3 Select equipment suitable to give required measurements
  • 2.4 Arrange for verification trial with relevant process personnel
  • 2.5 Set up required measurement equipment
  • 2.6 Supervise trial and ensure trial conditions are appropriate
  • 2.7 Collect trial data for analysis
3 Verify performance of plant/equipment
  • 3.1 Compare theoretical with actual performance
  • 3.2 Determine significance of variation between theoretical and actual performance
  • 3.3 Investigate any suspicious results and take action
4 Recommend required action
  • 4.1 Determine action to bring performance to desired level
  • 4.2 Initiate the corrective action in accordance with company procedures
  • 4.3 Determine measures to increase equipment productivity
  • 4.4 Re-check performance after corrective action is implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8960 PMASUP540B Analyse equipment performance Unit of competency