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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to operate Ammonia refrigerant plant
  2. Operate Ammonia refrigeration plant
  3. Complete work and report on operating Ammonia refrigeration plant

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of refrigeration plant using ammonia as the refrigeration medium safe working practices and operation

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEJA

Ammonia refrigeration system operation

Evidence shall show an understanding of refrigeration principles Ammonia refrigeration systems their operating conditions and starting up and shut down procedures applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Introduction to the Vapour Compression System

Basic Operation

Major Components

T Heat

Heat energy definition unit of measurement

Enthalpy definition unit of measurement

Heat flow hot to cold

Heat transfer

methods conduction convection radiation

requirements

effects

T Temperature and relative humidity

Temperature

Scale types imperial metric absolute and their units of measurement

Conversion tofrom absolute values

Temperature differencechange td t unit of measurement

Relative humidity

Thermometer types and applications digital stem dial maxmin noncontact data loggers

Relative Humidity measurement devices and applications dry bulbwet bulb sling digital

Hazards and related safe working practices working near rotating machinery fans pulleys belts etc

Care and maintenance bending stems overheating removing batteries after use uncoiling capillary

Calibration boiling water iced water send to a specialist etc

Appropriate and safe methods of use

Typical locations on a system

Fitting temperature and relative humidity instruments

T Sensible and Latent Heat

Definition of latent heat and sensible heat including units of measurement

Types of latent heat

T Pressure

Pressure

Scale types imperial metric absolute and their units of measurement

Vacuum scales Pascals microns

Conversion tofrom absolute values

The basic Gas Laws Boyles Charles and Daltons excl combined or general gas law

Pressure gauge types and applications pressure compound vacuum manometer magnehelic barometer

Hazards and related safe working practices dangerous system pressures

Care and maintenance ingress of oil and contaminants dirt avoiding needle bounce esp HP etc

Calibration atmospheric pressure send to a specialist etc

Appropriate and safe methods of use

Typical locations

T Refrigerant conditions

Saturation temperature

Saturated liquid saturated vapour

Superheated vapour

Subcooled liquid

Pressure temperature relationships

PT charts

Enthalpy

T The vapour compression cycle

Primary system components

High and low pressure sides

Basic system operation

T Working safely with refrigeration vapour compression systems

Risk management principles and processes

Hazards and risk control measures associated with

refrigeration vapour compression systems and components

refrigerants

measuring and testing equipment

T Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Vapour Compression Systems

Revision of Vapour Compression Cycle

Properties of Ammonia

Safe Handling of Ammonia

Types of Ammonia Systems

Direct Expansion Systems

Flooded Systems

Liquid Recirculation Systems

Multi Staged Systems

Single Staged Systems

Multi Staged Systems

Cascade Systems

T Operating conditions of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Compressors

Function of the compressor

Types construction and their applications

Capacity control of compressors

Factors affecting performance

Economiser operation

Types of oil separators

Methods of oil cooling

Operation and maintenance

Lubrication and lubricants

Lubrication methods

Safe handling of lubricants

Selection of lubricants

Oil Ammonia separation

Adding and removing oil from Ammonia systems

Methods of oil recovery

Evaporators Cooling Units

Types of evaporators air fluid cooling

Direct contact freezing

Secondary refrigerants

Evaporator defrost methods and controls

Operation and maintenance

Condensers and high pressure receivers

Evaporative condensers

Water cooled condensers

Air cooled condensers

High pressure receivers

Operation and maintenance

Low Pressure Receivers

Suction accumulators

Intercoolers

Liquid refrigerant pumps

Liquid level controls

Operation and maintenance

Purging

Non condensable gases

Manual purging of Ammonia systems

Automatic refrigerated purgers

Operation and maintenance

Refrigerant Flow Devices

Expansion valves

Automatic liquid feed control devices

Pressure regulating devices

Operation and maintenance

Methods of oil recovery

Ancillary Components

Strainers isolating valves

Liquid level indicators

Pressure relief valves

Ammonia leak detectors

Safety controls

Operation and maintenance

Leak detector types and applications

Hazards and related safe working practices

Care and maintenance

Leak detection procedures

Charging refrigerant into system

Routine maintenance procedures

Draining and adding oil

Charging system

Purging condensable gases

Leak testing

Checking drives bearings couplings pulleys Vbelts etc

Fault finding

Identify faults that affect the safe operation of the plant

Controlling and addresses faults

Limiting the affect of the fault on the safe operation of the fault

Organising correction action to repair the fault

T System start up and shut down procedures

T Emergency procedures

T Maintenance and servicing procedures

Leak Testing

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships

However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07 '. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Operating an industrial refrigeration plant using ammonia as the refrigerant determining plant operating conditions rectifying faults and defective components within organisational guidelines and completing the necessary service documentation

A Starting up Ammonia refrigerant plant

BSelecting and using appropriate measuring devices correctly

C Recording measurements

D Using calculation methods accurately

E Identifying the conditions of the refrigerant R at various locations in the vapour compression and liquid recirculation system

F Taking remedial action within organisational procedures and job role

G Documenting operating conditions correctly

H Conducting servicing procedures according to the schedule including the inspection of all lagging insulation pipe and duct mountings

I Shutting down Ammonia refrigerant plant

J Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

Evidence should show demonstrated competency in operating and servicing ammonia refrigeration plant in a safe manner following organisational procedures

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit

UEENEEJA Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant

UEENEEJ178A Apply safety awareness and legal requirements for ammonia refrigerant


Range Statement

8) This relates to the unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This unit must be demonstrated in relation to Ammonia refrigeration systems and include starting up, determining operating conditions using measurement and basic calculation methods, basic repairs and shutting down the system. These conditions include suction, inter-stage and discharge pressures, ambient, evaporator, inter-stage and condensing temperatures, evaporator, and condenser temperature difference.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.