Assessor Resource
PMASMELT264B
Start up reduction cells
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Typically the reduction cells would be started up after refurbishment or repair and may have a new cathode lining.
This competency unit typically covers items of equipment, such as:
reduction cell (pot)
carbon anodes
bake out equipment
cell tending equipment (may require PMASUP237B Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations)
The plant technician would:
prepare the refurbished or repaired cell for start up
bake out the cathode lining
start up the cell, including transfer of bath
monitor the performance of the cell, ready for operation
recognise and respond to 'out-of-parameter' issues
respond to emergency situations
identify and control hazards in the workplace.
Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This competency applies to plant technicians who bake out and start up reduction cells used in the aluminium smelting process.
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