Unit of competency Outline
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Recommend a refractory for an application
Recommend a refractory for an application
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48014
MEM48014
State Code
OEW43
OEW43
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the knowledge and skills required to recommend a refractory for an application based on knowledge of the properties, application and modes of failure of the principal refractories.It applies where a technician is involved with the development of a new product or process, or the improvement or redesign of an existing product or process. As part of this, the requirements for an appropriate refractory material will need to be considered and a recommendation as to the type of refractory which will be appropriate for the situation is made.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
- 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2. Identify the process requirements for a refractory
- 2.1 Identify the pH of the metallurgical slags
- 2.2 Determine the insulating requirements from the refractory
- 2.3 Determine other process requirements from the refractory
- 2.4 Identify likely process causes of refractory failure
- 2.5 Specify refractory needs in terms of physical and chemical properties required
3. Recommend type of refractory material
- 3.1 Select a refractory class suitable for the pH of the metallurgical slag
- 3.2 Shortlist refractory materials within that class suitable for the insulating and other process demands
- 3.3 Contrast the principal modes of failure for each short-listed refractory with the likely process causes of refractory failure
- 3.4 Recommend suitable refractory materials for the job
4. Consider economic and technical implications of different modes of installation
- 4.1 Compare possible alternative refractory materials
- 4.2 Compare possible alternative installation methods
- 4.3 Consider alternative materials with different installation methods and their overall technical and economic performance
- 4.4 Recommend a refractory material and a method of installation which delivers the best economic and technical performance for the application
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9058 | MSATCM503A | Recommend a refractory for an application | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC8 | MEM50522 | Diploma of Engineering - Materials | Qualification |