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Assess and improve desalination processes

Assess and improve desalination processes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT045
State Code
AVY09
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assess, evaluate system performance, investigate and report on the optimisation of desalination processes for water treatment and water recycling.This unit applies to those working as water treatment operators responsible for water quality in a range of technical and process applications in water and wastewater treatment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously performing sophisticated tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess performance of desalinationprocesses
  • 1.1 Review existing process performance data.
  • 1.2 Review existing operational processes with reference to manufacturer and plant designer specifications.
  • 1.3 Identify the impact of raw water quality on desalination treatment processes.
  • 1.4 Review existing fault reports and other relevant plant asset information.
  • 1.5 Investigate the operational status of plant components.
  • 1.6 Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies.
2. Improve performance of desalination process
  • 2.1 Identify treatment process conditions for optimising desalination.
  • 2.2 Determine plant configuration and revised operational processes for process optimisation.
  • 2.3 Plan a trial to test the performance of the determined optimisation options.
3. Report on system performance and improvement
  • 3.1 Report on the current operational status of the water treatment process.
  • 3.2 Report on effective treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements required to maintain water quality.
  • 3.3 Compile a report making recommendations on optimisation options.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCW47 NWPTRT058 Assess and improve desalination processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYX2 NWP40615 Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment Qualification