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Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reaction

Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reaction

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS313
State Code
OCK98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a furnace for the primary purpose of causing, inducing or facilitating a chemical reaction such as cracking, smelting or other very high temperature processes. The furnace will typically be directly fired or may use the feed as the fuel. This unit applies to autonomous operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation in a plant with local control, or in liaison with the control-room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel. It includes operation of component plant items.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control-room operator, as appropriate.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate furnace system according to procedures
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify, control and report hazards
  • 1.4 Check for recent work undertaken on furnace system and address outstanding and incomplete work
  • 1.5 Check operational status of furnace system
  • 1.6 Perform routine checks and complete logs and paperwork, taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
  • 1.7 Adjust furnace system according to agreed operational parameters
2. Identify and respond to abnormal situations during operation
  • 2.1 Monitor furnace system frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data
  • 2.2 Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification
  • 2.3 Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream
  • 2.4 Identify actual and developing situations that may require action
  • 2.5 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 2.6 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken
3. Shut down and prepare furnace system for maintenance
  • 3.1 Prepare furnace system to be shut down according to operating procedures
  • 3.2 Complete pre-shutdown checks according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Shut down furnace system according to operating procedures
  • 3.4 Identify, control and report shutdown hazards
  • 3.5 Monitor shutdown and identify abnormal situations that may require action
  • 3.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 3.7 Shut down and changeover duty and standby equipment according to operating procedures
  • 3.8 Isolate furnace system from energy sources
4. Prepare and start up furnace system
  • 4.1 De-isolate and prepare furnace system to be returned to standby or service
  • 4.2 Complete pre-start checks according to operating procedures
  • 4.3 Start up furnace system according to operating procedures
  • 4.4 Identify, control and report startup hazards
  • 4.5 Monitor startup and identify abnormal situations which may require action
  • 4.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXN14 PMAOPS303 Operate furnaces to induce reaction Unit of competency