MEM48014 — Recommend a refractory for an application

1 Determine job requirements

• 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
• 1.3Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2 Identify the process requirements for a refractory

• 2.1Identify the pH of the metallurgical slags
• 2.2Determine the insulating requirements from the refractory
• 2.3Determine other process requirements from the refractory
• 2.4Identify likely process causes of refractory failure
• 2.5Specify refractory needs in terms of physical and chemical properties required

3 Recommend type of refractory material

• 3.1Select a refractory class suitable for the pH of the metallurgical slag
• 3.2Shortlist refractory materials within that class suitable for the insulating and other process demands
• 3.3Contrast the principal modes of failure for each short-listed refractory with the likely process causes of refractory failure
• 3.4Recommend suitable refractory materials for the job

4 Consider economic and technical implications of different modes of installation

• 4.1Compare possible alternative refractory materials
• 4.2Compare possible alternative installation methods
• 4.3Consider alternative materials with different installation methods and their overall technical and economic performance
• 4.4Recommend a refractory material and a method of installation which delivers the best economic and technical performance for the application

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