Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Maintain production
- 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
- Isolate and de-isolate pyrolyser
- 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