UEERA0003 — Analyse the thermodynamic performance of HVAC/R systems

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Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to analyse thermodynamic performance of HVAC/R system

1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
1.2WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for HVAC/R work
1.3Extent of the thermodynamic issues are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant person/s
1.4HVAC/R activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work
1.5Strategies are formed to ensure HVAC/R analysis and solution implementation is carried out efficiently in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Analyse thermodynamic performance of HVAC/R system

2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out HVAC/R work are followed
2.2Thermodynamic principles are applied to analytical solutions to HVAC/R system
2.3Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to HVAC/R system are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4Analysis of HVAC/R thermodynamic parameters is carried out to provide effective solution/s
2.5Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
2.6Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and/or workplace procedures or industry standards

3 Document and report results of the HVAC/R thermodynamic performance analysis and actions taken

3.1Solutions to HVAC/R thermodynamic issues are evaluated to determine their effectiveness and modified, as required
3.2HVAC/R analysis is documented and includes details of findings, calculations and assumptions
3.3HVAC/R analysis is reported to appropriate person/s to determine appropriate action to be taken based on findings
3.4Justification for findings and any actions to be undertaken in relation to the HVAC/R equipment is documented for inclusion in work/project or development records in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

Performance evidence

understanding the thermodynamic performance issues
forming effective strategies for analysing refrigeration and air conditioning systems performance
obtaining thermodynamic performance parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each situation
evaluating the results of the analysis
documenting analysis details of all findings, calculations and assumptions
documenting justification of actions to be implemented in accordance with professional standards
dealing with unplanned events
applying problem-solving techniques
applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures
applying sustainable energy principles and practices

Knowledge evidence

refrigeration systems, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
major components, type and functions:
evaporators
compressors
expansion devices
ancillary components
refrigerants
system operation and performance:
thermodynamic properties of refrigerants
pressure enthalpy charts
refrigerant cycle
refrigerant cycle represented on pH charts
introduction to refrigerating effect, heat of compression, heat rejected on high side, co-efficient of performance, liquid sub-cooling suction superheating
effects on performance of changing operating pressures, liquid sub-cooling, suction superheating
application of refrigeration:
introduction to industrial refrigeration, specific system component types and refrigerants
scope of commercial refrigeration, specific system component types and refrigerants
refrigerated enclosures and cabinets:
merchandising and display cabinets:
deep freeze meat
dairy
fruit and vegetable
multi-deck display
single deck
well type
island cases
glass door
reach door
reach in merchandisers
defrosting methods
cold rooms and freezer rooms
types and construction
insulation
vapour barrier
frost heave
interior fittings
location of equipment
defrosting methods
cold tracking
trace heating
storage conditions
temperature
relative humidity
air velocity
air patterns
load limits
air conditioning systems
introduction to air conditioning systems, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
WHS/OHS requirements:
Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements
AS 1668 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings parts 1 and 2
AS/NZS 3666 Air-handling and water systems of buildings
noise and vibration
air quality
sick building syndrome
operating requirements:
ventilation
air distribution
terminal velocity
temperature
relative humidity
air quality
noise
basic psychrometrics
operating modes:
ventilation
evaporative cooling
ventilation and cooling
ventilation and heating
dehumidification
dehumidification and reheat
humidification
operating terminology/characteristics:
throw and drop
primary and secondary air
coanda effect
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system components and functions:
fans
ducting
registers
dampers
filters
cooling coils
heating coils
induction units
fan coil units
terminal units
humidifiers, pumps and sprayers
hydronic systems and components
applications and construction of air conditioning systems:
applications
residential, commercial, low and high rise, industrial ventilation and air conditioning
packaged plant
split systems (wall and floor console, ceiling fan coil), wall facia, roof top and reverse cycle option central station plant
all air systems, constant volume variable temperature, constant temperature variable volume, and air/water systems
all water system, multi-zoning, thermal storage systems
basic air conditioning system diagrams
duct layout
hydronic layout
unit/conditioner drawings
HVAC control systems:
basic principles
terminology
symbols and diagrams
basic applications
problem-solving techniques
relevant HVAC/R manufacturer specifications
relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
relevant workplace documentation
relevant workplace policies and procedures
typical thermodynamic performance issues

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