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PMC557090A
Select refractory materials for an application
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit of competency requires the application of knowledge about refractory properties and uses to the selection of an appropriate refractory material, or combination of materials for a specified end use. This unit does not involve the design of the refractory lining which is covered by PMC557091A Design a refractory lining. The units are obviously related and it may be appropriate to consider both concurrently.
This unit applies to individuals who will be designing a refractory installation or component and may also be monitoring the installation of the refractory. They may be working in liaison with other refractory specialists or they may be the sole refractory specialist for this job/in their organisation. They will typically be liaising with a range of other technical experts as well as management and maybe accounts.
This unit may apply to individuals working for an organisation which supplies and installs refractories, is a refractory consulting organisation or a client organisation which buys and uses the refractory.
This unit of competency covers confirming the application and conditions of use of the proposed refractory and then selecting the most appropriate materials for that use. It is intended for refractory experts who will most likely also have some management responsibility.
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