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Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes

Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT093
State Code
AVX90
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to evaluate system performance and investigate and report on optimisation of anaerobic bioreactor processes.This unit applies to those working as technical staff with a specific responsibility for optimising mixed, fixed and suspended media anaerobic bioreactor processes in wastewater treatment plants.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, particularly those related to measuring and testing, investigation and manufacturers' specifications. 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. Evaluate anaerobic treatment process performance
  • 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 incoming feed quality on anaerobic treatment processes.
  • 1.4 Identify and coordinate any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance.
2. Investigate anaerobic treatment plant configuration
  • 2.1 Review existing fault reports and other relevant plant asset information.
  • 2.2 Investigate the operational status of plant components with reference to manufacturers’ or plant designers’ specifications.
  • 2.3 Carry out investigations to identify potential deficiencies.
3. Investigate the operational options for process optimisation
  • 3.1 Review relevant fault and incident reports and remedial actions taken.
  • 3.2 Investigate potential changes to operational processes to identify possible optimisation strategies.
4. Develop and record a plan for process optimisation
  • 4.1 Determine plant configuration and revised operational processes for process optimisation.
  • 4.2 Plan a trial to test the performance of the determined optimisation options.
  • 4.3 Compile a report making recommendations on optimisation options.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4825 NWP413A Investigate and plan the optimisation of anaerobic treatment processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCW48 NWPTRT050 Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYX2 NWP40615 Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment Qualification