Modification History
New unit
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the evaluation of performance, efficiency and the selection of appropriate thermodynamic plant and equipment using thermodynamic principles, including the Law of Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, as applied to gas cycles and vapour cycles, flow-through nozzles and blade passages, impulse and reaction stages of turbines. It includes generation and transfer of heat energy using solid, liquid and gas mediums and application of software.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to the evaluation of performance, efficiency and selection of appropriate thermodynamic plant and equipment across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. It is suitable for Principal Technical Officers and people in equivalent positions working with heat transfer, air conditioning, solar, geo-thermal and other power generation applications involving thermal energy transfer.
Prior experience in the application of scientific principles, evaluation of thermodynamic system components, mathematics and computer techniques is required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Clarify the specifications required for thermodynamic system |
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Establish features of plant and equipment and thermodynamic performance and efficiency parameters |
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Confirm technical, commercial and environmental parameters to specifications |
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1.3 |
Determine stakeholders to be consulted in evaluation and selection process |
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Assess occupational health and safety (OHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental regulations and issues relevant to the evaluation and selection task |
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Confirm selection requirements, including budget and schedule, and provide preliminary advice on feasibility |
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Evaluate thermodynamic system options and prepare concept proposals |
2.1 |
Appraise initial qualitative and quantitative analysis of the evaluation and efficiency task |
2.2 |
Carry out required modelling and calculations using appropriate software and validation techniques |
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2.3 |
Generate a range of thermodynamic system solutions to the selection requirements, including choice of equipment, layout, fluid source and delivery |
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2.4 |
Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against selection requirements ensuring conformity to standards and codes, technical, economic and OHS requirements |
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2.5 |
Determine, social and sustainability implications of solutions |
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2.6 |
Present concept proposals to client |
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Select thermodynamic system |
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Evaluate concept proposals with client |
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Finalise selection, including equipment, layout, fluid source and delivery, and other features desired by client |
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Ensure preparation of all required documentation, drawings, specifications and instructions |
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3.4 |
Consult with client and stakeholders to obtain sign-off on selection |
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3.5 |
Monitor installation and commissioning with stakeholders and make any necessary adjustments to design |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Parameters to the selection requirements |
Parameters to the selection requirements include:
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OHS, regulatory requirements, codes of practice and enterprise procedures |
OHS, regulatory requirements, codes of practice and enterprise procedures may include:
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Initial qualitative and quantitative analysis |
Initial qualitative and quantitative analysis may include:
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Appropriate software and validation techniques |
Software may be employed for performance analysis/modelling. Underpinning program techniques and algorithms should be understood, such as:
Validation techniques include:
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Standards and codes |
Standards and codes refer to all relevant Australian and international standards and codes applicable to a particular thermodynamic system task |
Sustainability |
Sustainability is used to mean the entire sustainable performance of the organisation/plant, including:
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Client |
Client may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Engineering practice
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.