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Design plastic pipelines for high temperature and pressure applications

Design plastic pipelines for high temperature and pressure applications

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD311E
State Code
ODA89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design in the field, plastics pipelines operating under high pressure and temperature.The operator may work alone or as a member of a team.The principally refers to experienced operators who are required to select materials, components and designs for specific high temperature and pressure applications of plastic pipelines to requirements, and specify appropriate testing and commissioning with high pressure water.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess suitability of plastic pipe materials for specific high temperature pressure applications
  • 1.1 Identify suitable plastic materials from national standards, job specifications and work site instructions
  • 1.2 Determine plastics material properties from national standards and material data sheets
  • 1.3 Identify job needs from work site instructions and job specifications
2. Determine appropriate products from national standards
  • 2.1 Identify material options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations
  • 2.2 Identify performance limitations of material options from materials knowledge and data sheets
  • 2.3 Identify pipe and component options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations
  • 2.4 Identify performance limitations of pipe and component options from materials knowledge and data sheets
  • 2.5 Identify suitable jointing methods for pipes and fittings from jointing knowledge
  • 2.6 Identify operational conditions from job specifications and workplace procedures
3. Determine pipeline requirements
  • 3.1 Identify length of pipe required from job specifications
  • 3.2 Identify fittings and number of fittings required from job specifications
  • 3.3 Select pipe and components in context of specific job needs and product properties
  • 3.4 Identify jointing equipment or materials from job specifications
  • 3.5 Prepare field operational sheets including requirements and layout, according to workplace procedures
4. Determine testing and commissioning procedures
  • 4.1 Determine specific installation test requirements from job specifications and quality standards
  • 4.2 Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements
  • 4.3 Maintain records and logbooks according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH74 PMBWELD311 Design high temperature plastic pressure pipelines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification