Assessor Resource
PMAOPS208B
Operate chemical separation equipment
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
In this competency, an operator would typically start up and shut down separation operations in accordance with procedures, and make adjustments to flow rate and pressure, depending on the type of separation equipment.
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 unit does not cover stand alone, non-powered dual phase separation equipment or powered dual phase separation equipment (eg centrifuge) which are instead covered by:
PMAOPS206B Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS207B Operate powered separation equipment.
This competency covers the operation of chemical separation equipment where the feed is essentially in a single phase. It covers the range of separation equipment which rely on a phase change or chemical process to enact the separation, including crystallisers, ion-exchange filters, absorbers and the like.
It also includes solving problems with separation processes and the equipment.
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