This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a pyrolyser to process biomass to produce a range of products. This includes pre-treatment of biomass, feeding and pyrolysis process.

This unit applies to operators who are required to operate all components of the pyrolysis process, identify and rectify operational problems, predict the potential impact of feed changes and facilitate feed changes to meet requirements.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify and follow work and safety requirements
Identify and control hazards
Check operational status of pyrolyser
Complete required pre-start checks
Start up pyrolyser and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
Check biomass is pre-treated and dried for pyrolyser requirements for production
Check particle size of biomass is correct for pyrolyser requirements for production
Feed biomass feedstock into pyrolyser in accordance with standard operating procedures
Monitor and adjust feed to maintain consistent and stable feed conditions for production
Monitor additives in accordance with production requirements
Operate pyrolyser to maintain continuity and production through-put
Monitor pyrolyser throughout process
Identify and act on changes upstream and downstream impacting on process
Resolve routine problems and maintain safe operating environment
Shut down pyrolyser in an emergency
Identify and rectify impact of shut down on process and production
Shut down pyrolyser and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Isolate pyrolyser and components
Make safe for required work
Check pyrolyser is ready to be returned to service
De-isolate and prepare pyrolyser and components for return to service
Identify and follow work and safety requirements
Identify and control hazards
Check operational status of pyrolyser
Complete required pre-start checks
Start up pyrolyser and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
Check biomass is pre-treated and dried for pyrolyser requirements for production
Check particle size of biomass is correct for pyrolyser requirements for production
Feed biomass feedstock into pyrolyser in accordance with standard operating procedures
Monitor and adjust feed to maintain consistent and stable feed conditions for production
Monitor additives in accordance with production requirements
Operate pyrolyser to maintain continuity and production through-put
Monitor pyrolyser throughout process
Identify and act on changes upstream and downstream impacting on process
Resolve routine problems and maintain safe operating environment
Shut down pyrolyser in an emergency
Identify and rectify impact of shut down on process and production

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