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Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23006
State Code
OEW63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply fluid and thermodynamic principles to engineering applications. It includes fluid systems and components, forces on floating and submerged bodies, turbine and pumping systems, and jet forces on blades and plates.This unit applies to fluid and thermodynamic devices and systems used in industry and is suitable for people working as technicians in engineering or related fields using hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, fluid power or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and those pursuing careers and qualifications in engineering or related disciplines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of fluid or thermodynamic application
  • 1.1 Determine compliance requirements of work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment and registration
  • 1.2 Review sustainability implications of fluid and thermodynamic tasks
  • 1.3 Assess fluid, thermodynamic and vacuum principles, skills and techniques required by tasks
  • 1.4 Review functions and features of fluid, thermodynamic and vacuum devices, machines and systems
  • 1.5 Assess software techniques needed for analysis and graphics required by the task
2. Interpret fluid or thermodynamic system design for effective performance
  • 2.1 Determine the energy cost for running boilers, heat engines, compressors or turbines over a billing period
  • 2.2 Determine the efficiency of conversion of energy source to electrical, fluid, thermal or mechanical power
  • 2.3 Determine the sustainability of the processes
3. Recommend fluid or thermodynamic system components
  • 3.1 Select components for thermal and fluid systems ensuring compatible materials, pressure, temperature and flow capacity and appropriate performance
  • 3.2 Determine pumping system power requirements to provide for raising fluid, adequate flow rate and specified system losses
  • 3.3 Specify components and prove or test the performance requirements of specified system
  • 3.4 Seek required technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information
4. Report results
  • 4.1 Ensure clear and logical process of specification development and compatibility of units in calculations
  • 4.2 Record results of investigation, evaluation and application
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE919 MEM23006A Apply fluid and thermodynamics principles in engineering Unit of competency