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Design gas detection systems

Design gas detection systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEHA0008
State Code
OBY66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design gas detection electrical systems and installation for a hazardous area.It includes determining gas detection electrical system equipment parameters and evaluating these against manufacturer specifications. It also includes designing and documenting gas detection electrical system.This unit augments formally-acquired competencies in a relevant industry. It applies to engineering design job functions at least at an engineering associate level.Hazardous area (gas or vapour) is one in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present, or may be expected to be present, in quantities such as to require special precautions for the construction, installation and use of apparatus.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine gas detection electrical system parameters
  • 1.1 Requirements for gas detection system are obtained or determined with relevant person/s
  • 1.2 System parameters for gas detection are obtained and documented from consultation with relevant person/s
  • 1.3 Explosion-protection requirement for gas detection equipment is determined from area classification documents
2 Select gas detection electrical equipment
  • 2.1 Manufacturer specifications and operating limitations of gas equipment are obtained and analysed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Manufacturer specifications and operating limitations are compared with the required workplace parameters for gas detection system
  • 2.3 Gas detection equipment is selected on compatibility with hazardous area workplace parameters and economic considerations
3 Document gas detection equipment design
  • 3.1 Proposed gas detection equipment design is checked in accordance with workplace procedures for compliance with relevant industry standards and hazardous area requirements
  • 3.2 Gas system specification for gas detection equipment is documented in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3644 UEENEEM079A Design of gas detection systems Unit of competency