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Undertake simple refractory design

Undertake simple refractory design

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC554090
State Code
BAH14
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake simple refractory design. It applies to refractory design that can be achieved by the application of standard products/components in a standard manner and that is not required to be done by a registered engineer.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to confirm technical requirements for the refractory and determine the materials and installation methods to meet those requirements.This unit of competency applies to technician applying specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require autonomy, discretion and judgement. The person may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with customers, installers, engineers and technical experts, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish the suitability of resources
  • 1.1 Check all information conforms with resources
  • 1.2 Record discrepancies in information
  • 1.3 Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge
  • 1.4 Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment
2 Undertake mechanical design
  • 2.1 Determine strength requirements
  • 2.2 Determine operating temperature range
  • 2.3 Select materials/mix with appropriate mechanical strength
  • 2.4 Identify hazards of materials and processes to be used and apply hierarchy of control to control hazards
  • 2.5 Determine expansion which will occur for this material
  • 2.6 Adjust material/mix to be suitable for temperatures
3 Undertake thermal design
  • 3.1 Determine heat flow through the refractory
  • 3.2 Determine interface temperatures for multi-component linings
  • 3.3 Use simple software
  • 3.4 Determine interface bonding/anchor issues
4 Specify refractory design
  • 4.1 Specify materials to be used
  • 4.2 Specify installation method to be used
  • 4.3 Confirm specification meets customer needs and installer requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA970 PMC554090B Undertake simple refractory design Unit of competency