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Chemical Process Technician

Table of Contents
Process Technician Employability (PE) Skill Standards...........................3
1.Working in the chemical process industries...............................................................3 2.Workplace skills for success......................................................................................4 3.Quality in the chemical process industries.................................................................5 4.Communications for the process technician...............................................................6 5.Maintaining a safe and clean plant adhering to en ironmental!health and safety regulations.................................................................................................................... "

Process Technician Technical (PT) Skill Standards................................11

1.#andling$ storing$ and transporting chemical materials............................................11 2.%perating$ monitoring$ and controlling continuous and &atch processes.................14 3.'ro iding routine and pre entati e maintenance and ser ice to processes$ e(uipment$ and instrumentation..................................................................................2) 4.*naly+ing plant materials.........................................................................................22

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1. Working in the chemical process industries
1.1. Facts about CPI 1.1.1. Describe the chemical process industries (CPI) in relation to overall industry in the United States with regard to capital investment percentage gross national product (!"P) and number o# employees. 1.1.$. Identi#y the ma%or components o# a chemical company and describe how they are interrelated (include research development processing manu#acturing mar&eting sales and distribution). 1.1.'. (ist the ma%or industries that are part o# CPI and the ma%or products associated with each. 1.1.). Identi#y ma%or raw materials used in the manu#acture o# chemicals. 1.1.*. Describe how CPI end use products e##ect the average citi+en. 1.1.,. Describe how CPI contribute to the improvement o# the standard o# living. 1.1.-. Describe current issues associated with CPI such as global competition the increase in regulations (.ederal and State) pertinent to sa#ety and the environment advancements in technology and ways in which the industry is responding. 1. . Careers in CPI 1.$.1. Identi#y careers and career paths within the chemical process industries (CPI)/ note how the process technician #its into the overall scheme. 1.$.$. Discuss the education and training re0uired #or a variety o# related %obs including process technician laboratory technician engineer chemist and instrument technician. 1.$.'. Discuss current trends in the way process technicians are employed in the local industry by comparing members who wor& directly in the industry (hired by company) vs. those who wor& indirectly (contractors). 1.$.). Describe actions process technicians can ta&e to continually upgrade their s&ills in an ever1 changing environment. 1.$.*. Identi#y operations in the local area in which process technicians are represented by a union and those which are not/ discuss the di##erences. 1.$.,. 2eet with process technicians wor&ing in local industry and discuss the &ind o# wor& done and ways they have contributed to the business.

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Process Technician Employability (PE) Skill Standards . Workplace skills !or success
1.!. "orkin# as a member o$ a team 1.'.1. Describe advantages o# teamwor& in planning per#orming analy+ing problem solving and reporting. 1.'.$. Describe techni0ues #or demonstrating that the opinion o# each member o# the team is valued. 1.'.'. 34plain how our actions impact our own health and sa#ety and the health and sa#ety o# others. 1.'.). 34plain how our actions impact our own health and sa#ety and the health and sa#ety o# others. 1.%. Problem sol&in# 1.).1. Discuss various problem solving techni0ues and a potential application #or each. 1.).$. Demonstrate s&ills in problem solving. 1.).'. Demonstrate critical thin&ing. 1.).). Pay close attention to details and observe trends. 1.).*. Success#ully coordinate several tas&s simultaneously.

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Process Technician Employability (PE) Skill Standards 3. "uality in the chemical process industries
1.'. Concepts o$ total (uality mana#ement 1.*.1. Describe principles o# total 0uality management (562). 1.*.$. Describe the role o# the process technician in implementing 562. 1.*.'. Describe elements o# 562 as they relate to suppliers producers and customers. 1.*.). Draw a process diagram #or a chemical operation/ identi#y inputs process and outputs. 1.*.*. Describe the concept o# 7continuous improvement.7 1.*.,. 8or&ing with a team construct a process #low diagram to describe an industrial process or a pro%ect or an e4periment that is being conducted in the school laboratory. 1.*.-. 8or&ing as part o# a team #or a chemical operation identi#y those 562 procedures elements and principles that contribute to de#ect prevention. 1.*.9. Determine con#ormance speci#ications by comparison o# inspection done with product speci#ication. 1.*.:. Use statistical tools such as #ishbone (cause and e##ect) diagrams Pareto charts histograms and scatter diagrams/ demonstrate the use o# each and describe the values o# each in planning and designing e4periments.

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Process Technician Employability (PE) Skill Standards #. Communications !or the process technician
1.). Communicatin# results 1.,.1. 8rite accurate legible and concise shi#t reports. 1.,.$. Dra#t detailed e0uipment problem reports demonstrating the use o# problem solving techni0ues. 1.,.'. Demonstrate the ability to create clear concise written re0uests as well as the ability to accurately complete #orms. 1.,.). Describe the components o# a technical report. 1.,.*. Demonstrate the ability to write a technical report. 1.,.,. Identi#y the components o# a good oral report. 1.,.-. Demonstrate the ability to give concise oral reports. 1.,.9. Demonstrate the ability to use presentation so#tware to give oral reports. 1.,.:. Compose and revise documents using a word processing program. 1.,.1;. Dra#t clear and concise letters and memos. 1.,.11. Demonstrate the ability to construct graphs tables and diagrams to clearly and accurately present data. 1.,.1$. (ead a group in conducting an incident investigation and in preparing a written report. 1.,.1'. Demonstrate the ability to &eep an accurate noteboo&. 1.,.1). Dra#t review and upgrade operating and maintenance procedures. 1.,.1*. Conduct a process ha+ards analysis and dra#t the report. 1.*. +atherin# in$ormation 1.-.1. 2aintain accurate records in a log. 1.-.$. <ead understand and interpret technical manuals. 1.-.'. <ead understand and be able to use a vendor=s e0uipment description. 1.-.). Demonstrate the ability to conduct in#ormational searches using the internet. 1.-.*. Demonstrate the ability to conduct electronic media searches. 1.-.,. Demonstrate the ability to search in#ormation contained in a database. 1.-.-. Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret procedures and instructions. 1.-.9. <ead understand and interpret graphs and diagrams. 1.-.:. Identi#y pertinent technical %ournals and describe the content o# the in#ormation contained with in them. 1.-.1;. Conduct interviews #rame and interpret in#ormation #rom a number o# sources.

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Process Technician Employability (PE) Skill Standards $. %aintaining a sa!e and clean plant adhering to en&ironmental'health and sa!ety regulations
1.,. -&er&ie. o$ the impact o$ $ederal/ state/ local and company re#ulations 1.9.1. Describe the sa#ety and health impact on the wor&er as compliance with S>?>3 regulations is achieved and maintained. 1.9.$. Describe the impact on the environment as compliance with S>?>3 regulations is achieved and maintained. 1.9.'. Identi#y and describe the agencies (#ederal state and local) that develop and en#orce regulations pertaining to the chemical and related industries and their area o# responsibility. 1.9.). Describe the speci#ic wor&er and employer responsibilities re0uired by the ma%or sa#ety>health and environmental (S>?>3) regulations including but not limited to@ A 3nvironmental Protection Bgency (3PB) Clean Bir and 8ater Bcts o# 1::; A Cccupational Sa#ety and ?ealth Bdministration (CS?B) 1:1;.1$; Process Sa#ety 2anagement A CS?B 1:1;.1$; ?a+ardous 8aste Cperations and 3mergency <esponse (?BD8CP3<) A CS?B 1:1;.1'$ Personal Protective 30uipment (PP3) A CS?B 1:1;.1$;; ?a+ardous Communications (?BDCC2) A Department o# 5ransportation (DC5) ):.1-'.1 ?a+ardous 2aterials1!eneral <e0uirements #or A Shipments and Pac&aging A 3PB );.$,).1, 1 Code o# .ederal <egulations (); C.< $,;1$::) A <esource Conservation and <ecovery Bct (<C<B)A <is& 2anagement <egulation 1.9.*. 34plain the role o# the 3PB and describe the 3PBEs Clean Bir Bct and <is& 2anagement Program <ule (<2P). 1.9.,. Categori+e regulations according to their impact on@ A air water solid waste and>or noise A wor&er health and>or sa#ety A consumer protection 1.9.-. (ist and describe the available methods and the laws that provide them that allow the citi+ens o# a community to learn more about the chemicals and materials handled within a local industry/ include 7<ight to Fnow.7 1.9.9. Describe the regulations that a##ect local industry and their impact (economic health and environmental) on the consumer. 1.9.:. Discuss the re0uirements #or training o# process technicians as outlined in CS?B 1:1;.11:. 1.9.1;. Identi#y ma%or air water noise and ground pollutants associated with various industrial processes. 1.9.11. Identi#y processes and e0uipment that are ma%or sources o# air water noise and ground pollutants. 1.9.1$. Describe ma%or environmental control e0uipment used to minimi+e pollutants #or a variety o# industrial operations/ give e4amples o# air water noise and ground pollutants. 1.9.1'. Choose a ma%or pollutant and describe the source control e0uipment used and impact o# the e0uipment on the environment (SC4 "C4 ground1level hydrocarbons would be appropriate). 1.9.1). Identi#y two or more industry1speci#ic changes in your geographical area prompted by S>?>3 regulations. 1.9.1*. Discuss the #inancial impact on the industry as it strives to achieve and maintain compliance with e4isting and pending S>?>3 regulations. 1.9.1,. Gisit a local industry site and describe what actions have been ta&en by management to improve wor&er sa#ety and health and to minimi+e negative impact on the environment. 1.9.1-. Describe to community members who are nonchemical wor&ers how chemical process industry (CPI) employers and their employees wor& to be responsible with regard to S>?>3 issues. 1.9.19. Describe the use and operation o# e0uipment used to remove particulates.

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1.0. The process technician1s role in maintainin# a sa$e and healthy plant en&ironment 1.:.1. Using Cccupational Sa#ety and ?ealth Bdministration (CS?B) 1:1;.11: Process Sa#ety 2anagement as a representative regulation describe the process technicianEs responsibility in implementing sa#ety>health and environmental (S>?>3) regulations. 1.:.$. (ist the in#ormation that a process technician can secure #rom the manu#acturer or distributor about their chemicals under 7<ight to Fnow7 legislation. 1.:.'. Identi#y types o# resources designed to provide S>?>3 in#ormation #or the operation o# a given #acility (e.g. standard operating procedures HSCPsI plant sa#ety manuals HPS2sJ vendor manuals) and their typical location within a chemical comple4. 1.:.). Describe various types o# process ha+ard reviews (?BDCP/ 8hat I#/ .ault 5ree) and participate in a review o# a process or a proposed change to a process. 1.:.*. 34plain how much o# a chemical substance a person can tolerate using the terms 5(G P3( and (D1*;. 1.:.,. Use written operating procedures #or e0uipment/ use sa#e procedures during installation start1 up normal operations and shutdown operations. 1.:.-. Identi#y and describe intent o# the necessary components o# an SCP including purpose PP3 re0uired conse0uences o# deviation condition statements be#ore e4ecuting the procedure and statements describing conditions #ollowing the procedure. 1.:.9. Describe the application and intent o# di##erent tags and labels used in the identi#ication and mar&eting o# ha+ardous materials used in the industry/ use Department o# 5ransportation (DC5) 1-'.1 as a re#erence. 1.:.:. Describe re0uired in#ormation on chemical labels and tags and ha+ard symbols used. 1.:.1;. !ive the type 0uantity and e4posure potential o# a given ha+ardous material and the applicable material sa#ety data sheet (2SDS) identi#y the appropriate personal protective e0uipment (PP3) to be used/ be able to access 2SDSs electronically. 1.:.11. Demonstrate the ability to criti0ue an SCP (Standard Cperating Procedure) thoroughness in addressing issue related to S>?>3 and ma&e recommendations #or changes or additions. 1.:.1$. Correctly per#orm basic electricity grounding and bonding procedures and use appropriate sa#ety precautions #or other electrical sa#ety issues. 1.:.1'. Describe the intent o# 7+ero energy7 and the methods used to achieve it/ include li0uid draining nitrogen purging steaming etc. 1.:.1). Describe isolation methods used to maintain 7+ero energy7 conditions once achieved such as blinding disconnecting double1bloc& bleeding and loc&ing and tagging procedures. 1.:.1*. Demonstrate use o# hand1held radios and other communication systems and the proper way to communicate emergency in#ormation. 1.:.1,. Demonstrate the ability to isolate an operating pump using appropriate loc&out>tag1out procedures. 1.:.1-. Use several di##erent air and water monitoring systems available such as Drager !astec& and 2SB C$ analy+ers to determine the e4istence and degree o# to4ic contaminants in a wor& environment. 1.:.19. Correctly #ollow sa#e operating procedures in startup operation and preparation o# process e0uipment. 1.12. Personal and co3.orker sa$ety 1.1;.1. Identi#y typical resources available #or response to personal in%ury such as emergency medical technician paramedic and medical department. 1.1;.$. Select and use appropriate personal protective e0uipment (PP3) #or a variety o# situations while wor&ing in the plant including but not limited to handling to4ic>corrosive materials biological materials #lammable materials and materials with high vapor pressure.

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1.1;.'. Select and demonstrate correct use o# PP3 #or s&in and general body protection such as acid suits general slic&er suits chemical aprons gloves and boots. 1.1;.). Select and demonstrate the correct use o# PP3 #or hearing protections such as earplugs and earmu##s. 1.1;.*. Select and demonstrate the correct use o# PP3 #or eye protection such as cover goggles eyeglasses with side shields and #ace shields (#ull and hal#). 1.1;.,. Select and demonstrate the correct use o# PP3 #or respiratory protection such as air supply (sel#1contained breathing apparatus HSCUKBJ hose line systems and emergency escape pac&s) and air puri#ication (#ull and hal# mas& with acid gas particulate and hydrocarbon cartridges). 1.1;.-. Demonstrate proper use o# sa#ety and health response e0uipment such as eye wash stations sa#ety showers and #ire blan&ets. 1.1;.9. Demonstrate proper li#ting techni0ues to prevent in%ury. 1.1;.:. <ecogni+e and #ollow on1site emergency response procedures and maps provided to sa#ely guide the actions o# employees in an emergency situation. 1.1;.1;. 8ith a #ellow student demonstrate the responsibilities o# a wor&er and co1wor&er when wor&ing in con#ined spaces. 1.1;.11. Demonstrate the uses o# communication tools when wor&ing in con#ined spaces as well as in isolated locations within a plant. 1.1;.1$. Describe aspects o# an ergonomically correct wor& site to protect against in%ury #rom repetitious actions poor chair sitting and muscle strain. 1.1;.1'. .ollowing a visit to a wor&place list tools and resources seen that support a sa#e wor&ing environment. 1.1;.1). Demonstrate techni0ues used in per#orm basic #irst aid including CP<. 1.1;.1*. Demonstrate the procedures #or the sa#e use o# standard1issue hand tools (valve wrench channel loc&s ad%ustable wrench pipe wrench and others) that may be used when per#orming the di##erent types o# technician wor&. 1.11. Fire sa$ety 1.11.1. Describe the characteristics o# #ires that occur in chemical plant environments including electrical hydrocarbon wood>paper and chemical #ires. 1.11.$. Describe the environmental condition (#ire triangle) re0uired to support combustion. 1.11.'. Describe #ire potential in#ormation in a material sa#ety data sheet (2SDS). 1.11.). De#ine the term 7#lash point7 and e4plain the importance o# &nowing the #lash point o# a speci#ic hydrocarbon. 1.11.*. Describe the di##erence between #lash point and auto ignition. 1.11.,. De#ine the terms 7upper and lower e4plosive limits7 and e4plain the importance o# &nowing the actual values in a potentially ha+ardous situation. 1.11.-. 34plain the importance o# reporting even small #ires that can be e4tinguished 0uic&ly. 1.11.9. Identi#y and describe the purpose o# Chem5rec and the service it provides. 1.11.:. Identi#y #ire alarms in a speci#ic industry plant and describe the action you would ta&e in response. 1.11.1;. Describe the importance o# containment walls deluge systems e4plosive vapor monitoring systems and pressuri+ed wor& areas and the concept behind Sa#e ?aven. 1.11.11. Demonstrate proper selection and use o# #ire#ighting and suppressant e0uipment such as #ire e4tinguishers type B K C and D (mounted cart and hand1held halon carbon dio4ide and powder) deluge systems #ire turrets and no++le operations. 1.11.1$. Describe how 2utual Bid agreements with other local entities both industrial and municipal wor&. 1.11.1'. Describe when control is a better option than e4tinguishing a #ire 1.11.1). Describe the operating procedures #or each type o# e0uipment #rom selection and use to recharge or discard.

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1.11.1*. Select the correct #ire#ighting e0uipment to use based on the type si+e and conditions o# a #ire. 1.1 . 4e&elopin# and e5ecutin# an emer#ency sa$ety plan 1.1$.1. Identi#y and describe components o# an sa#ety plan #or emergencies including #ire spills>gas release bomb threats and inclement weather. 1.1$.$. Develop a sa#ety awareness session #or #ellow students. 1.1$.'. Participate in a simulated emergency both as a leader and as a victim. 1.1$.). Identi#y and describe components o# an 3mergency <esponse Plan and per Cccupational Sa#ety and ?ealth Bdministration (CS?B) 1:1;.1$; ?a+ardous 8aste Cperations and 3mergency <esponse (?BD8CP3<)/ 1:1;.'9 3mployee 3mergency Bction Plans/ and .ire Prevention. 1.1$.*. Budit a local 3mergency <esponse Plan and chec& #or the necessary components o# the proper plan. 1.1$.,. 3##ectively audit an e4isting #acility #or compliance to S>?>3 re0uirements and write a plan #or correcting de#iciencies noted.

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1. (andling) storing) and transporting chemical materials
1.1!. 6e#ulatory aspects o$ handlin#/ storin# and transportin# chemical materials 1.1'.1. Identi#y the regulating agencies at the #ederal state and local levels that are responsible #or overseeing handling storage and transportation o# chemical materials. 1.1'.$. <ead interpret and apply regulations and appropriate chemical ha+ard in#ormation including e4planations provided by common labeling systems. 1.1'.'. Bpply appropriate sa#ety and handling procedures as re0uired by standard operating procedures (SCPs) and material sa#ety data sheets (2SDSs) when handling storing and>or transporting materials. 1.1'.). Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret data and guidance #ound in 2SDSEs. 1.1'.*. Cutline proper material handling and vessel decontamination procedures. 1.1'.,. Bpply Department o# 5ransportation (DC5) regulations to common shipping and receiving procedures and to the e0uipment used #or handling chemical materials including materials with high vapor pressure. 1.1'.-. Bpply Coast !uard and international maritime regulations to common receiving and shipping procedures and to the e0uipment used #or handling chemical materials at marine terminals. 1.1'.9. Select shipping>transportation #orms #rom each regulating agency as appropriate #or materials handled by the local chemical process industry (CPI) and #or a case study complete each #orm. 1.1'.:. Choose at least three products produced by local companies and describe handling and transporting re0uirements #or each. 1.1%. 7andlin# chemical materials 1.1).1. Identi#y the ma%or classes o# industrial chemicals including petrochemicals plastics paper and pulp and pharmaceuticals. 1.1).$. Categori+e common commercial chemicals as elements inorganic>organic compounds and mi4tures. 1.1).'. 2atch #ormulas symbols chemical names and common names #or common commercial chemicals. 1.1).). Use a chemical re#erence boo& to determine the #ormula name and basic properties o# a variety o# chemical materials o# importance to the industry in the local area. 1.1).*. (ist ma%or types o# chemical ha+ards. 1.1).,. Identi#y the class o# chemical and associated ha+ards #rom the label o# common commercial chemicals. 1.1).-. Identi#y common commercial chemicals that are considered to be corrosive #lammable or combustible and give e4amples o# proper handling>storage procedures #or such materials. 1.1).9. Identi#y the personal protective e0uipment (PP3) appropriate #or handling several classes o# chemical materials that are #ound commonly in the local>regional area. 1.1).:. Identi#y and compare the "ational .ire Protection Bgency ("BPB) ?a+ardous 2aterials Identi#ication Symbols (?2IS) and Department o# 5ransportation (DC5) labeling systems. 1.1).1;. Identi#y the problems related to handling>storing hydroscopic materials and give e4amples o# proper handling #or such materials. 1.1).11. Describe containment and cleanup and reporting procedures #or containing and cleaning up spilled chemicals including #lammable to4ic reactive and corrosive materials. 1.1'. Storin# chemical materials

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1.1*.1. Identi#y at least #ive purposes #or using storage tan&s in chemical or petroleum processing and handling. 1.1*.$. Identi#y the purpose o# tan& di&ing and spill diversion. 1.1*.'. Describe ha+ards involved in storing volatile chemicals and proper response to emergencies such as #ire spill and contamination. 1.1*.). Identi#y industrial uses #or the #ollowing storage>shipping containers and give e4amples o# the use o# each@ A *1gallon cans A **1gallon drums A carboys A bottles (plastic glass) A Sample bombs A ));1gallon chemtotes A gas cylinders A #iber pac&s A ammonia tan&s 1.1*.*. Correlate characteristics o# boiling point vapor pressure and viscosity with choice o# storage containers. 1.1*.,. Describe the re0uirements o# vessels and techni0ues used to store and handle gases. 1.1*.-. Describe types o# materials used to construct storage containers>vessels and handling e0uipment #or ha+ardous chemicals. 1.1*.9. Identi#y common indicators o# deterioration o# tan&s and other storage containers. 1.1*.:. Select storage #acilities appropriate #or each o# the main classes o# chemicals. 1.1*.1;. Identi#y procedures #or determining the suitability o# a tan& or vessel #or storage o# speci#ied materials. 1.1*.11. !iven a set o# conditions and materials identi#y tan&s or other containers most appropriately used #or storage. 1.1*.1$. Describe #unctions o# level pressure #low and temperature instruments #or storing chemicals. 1.1*.1'. Identi#y the class o# chemical and associated ha+ards #rom the label o# common commercial chemicals. 1.1*.1). (ist steps and sa#ety precautions appropriate #or cleaning and purging tan&s #or hot wor& entry and disposal. 1.1*.1*. Using a computer in#ormation database develop a simulated inventory system #or stored materials/ compare the inventory system with comparable ones used in the local industry and report any di##erences. 1.1*.1,. !iven a variety o# materials used locally with di##erent vapor pressures boiling points corrosivity and hygroscopicity as well as other chemical and physical characteristics describe techni0ues appropriate #or sampling and storage. 1.1*.1-. Identi#y the uses o# the methods o# sampling #rom the pressure ratings and the venting re0uirements appropriate #or the #ollowing tan&s@ A .loating roo# tan&s A ?igh volatility spheres A Cryogenic tan&s>bottles 1.1*.19. Using a computer in#ormation system develop a simulated inventory o# storage containers including all tan&s barrels and drums/ designate usage and availability o# each/ and compare with local industry applications and discuss any di##erences. 1.1). Transportin# chemical materials 1.1,.1. Identi#y the proper shipping modes #or a variety o# chemical materials based on 0uantity volatility to4icity corrosivity ha+ards #or handlers and environmental ha+ards. 1.1,.$. Describe appropriate techni0ues and suitable containers commonly used #or shipping chemical materials. 1.1,.'. Describe the appropriate use o# ground rail air and water transportation #or a variety o# di##erent &inds o# materials/ identi#y regulations associated with each. 1.1,.). Describe application and sa#ety considerations when using the #ollowing to trans#er/ chemical materials@ hoses/ pumps/ instruments/ compressors/ piping/ connections. 1.1,.*. Describe the procedure to move gas cylinders sa#ely #rom one location to another. 1.1,.,. Identi#y basic steps used in the trans#er o# bul& chemicals #rom one vessel to another. 1.1,.-. 8rite a standard operating procedure (SCP) #or the trans#er o# speci#ied chemical materials via a speci#ied trans#er mode.

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1.1,.9. 34plain the purpose o# a bill o# lading. 1.1,.:. Collect appropriate samples #or identi#ication and 0uality veri#ication o# the materials being received by applying appropriate SCPEs. 1.1,.1;. Prepare materials #or shipping including selection o# containers preparation o# labels and completion o# re0uired paperwor&. 1.1,.11. Gisit a local chemical plant and identi#y the procedures used to receive and ship materials. 1.1,.1$. <ead and interpret the special manuals applicable #or marine terminals and describe special chemical materials handling re0uirements #or loading and unloading at marine terminals. 1.1,.1'. Demonstrate the proper receipt o# chemical materials using the appropriate SCP loading and unloading procedures #or each mode o# transportation. 1.1*. -peratin# e(uipment associated .ith handlin# chemical materials 1.1-.1. Identi#y and describe the proper use o# hand tools and hand1operated e0uipment used in handling chemical materials including@ A hand truc& >drum dolly A valve wrenches A mobile B1 #rame with chain1operated or hydraulic li#ts slings cables and boomers 1.1-.$. Identi#y and describe the proper use o# light>heavy motori+ed e0uipment used in handling chemical materials including@ A #or&li#ts A cherry pic&ers A rail trac& cranes A #i4ed and mobile power li#ts A overhead cranes 1.1-.'. 2ove drums sa#ely #rom one location to another using hand truc&s. 1.1-.). Cperate a power li#t gate on a truc&. 1.1-.*. Use #or&li#ts and cherry pic&ers. 1.1-.,. Cperate chain #alls and hoists (including those on overhead rails).

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Process Technician Technical (PT) Skill Standards . *perating) monitoring) and controlling continuous and batch processes
1.1,. Introduction to process 1.19.1. De#ine characteristics o# a batch process/ give e4amples #rom CPI. 1.19.$. De#ine characteristics o# a continuous process/ give e4amples #rom CPI. 1.19.'. State similarities and di##erences between continuous and batch processes. 1.19.). De#ine the #ollowing terms used to depict the gases li0uids and>or solids #low in a process@ #eed recycle intermediate product product byproduct and waste 1.19.*. Describe how a process is depicted in bloc& #low and process #low diagrams 1.19.,. Starting with a simpli#ied #low chart o# a comple4 batch process identi#y the unit operations that constitute the process. 1.19.-. Describe how in a batch process the interaction o# di##erent components in a plant a##ects each other. 1.19.9. Starting with a simpli#ied #low chart o# a comple4 continuous process identi#y the unit operations that constitute the process. 1.19.:. Describe how in a continuous process there is continuous #low o# gases li0uids and>or solids/ how di##erent parts o# the plant interrelate with one another/ and how a problem in one area>unit o# the plant may a##ect others. 1.10. Process chemistry 1.1:.1. De#ine 7chemistry.7 1.1:.$. De#ine chemical reaction 1.1:.'. De#ine and provide e4amples o# atoms elements molecules compounds and mi4tures. 1.1:.). !iven the periodic chart o# elements identi#y the symbol atomic number atomic weight and classi#ication as to metals non1metals and gases. 1.1:.*. !iven a particular element draw a model o# its atomic structure including the number o# protons neutrons and electrons. 1.1:.,. Describe gases li0uids and solids in terms o# their properties. 1.1:.-. list the physical states o# matter and describe each in terms o# their properties 1.1:.9. 8rite and balance simple chemical e0uations and relate to chemical reactions. 1.1:.:. De#ine the #ollowing physical properties@ boiling point #ree+ing point vapor pressure density>speci#ic gravity and viscosity. 1.1:.1;. De#ine terms used to describe solutions@ solubility and temperature e##ect solvent solute miscible immiscible 1.1:.11. Calculate molecular weight o# compounds. 1.1:.1$. De#ine energy and list its various #orms 1.1:.1'. Di##erentiate between organic and inorganic materials/ give e4amples o# each. 1.1:.1). Di##erentiate between organic and inorganic chemistry and give e4amples o# each 1.1:.1*. De#ine hydrocarbons and list the di##erent #amilies 1.1:.1,. Describe mass and energy balances and the #undamental laws that apply. 1.1:.1-. State the law o# conservation o# energy and give an e4ample 1.1:.19. De#ine and give e4amples o# 7e4othermic7 and 7endothermic7 reactions as they relate to process operation. 1.1:.1:. Describe the law o# the conservation o# mass and how it relates to balancing chemical e0uations 1.1:.$;. De#ine 7steady state7 as applied to continuous processes. 1.1:.$1. Distinguish among crac&ing polymeri+ation neutrali+ation substitution decomposition and reduction>o4idation chemical reactions and describe the chemical and physical characteristics that are important to controlling them and handling these raw materials and products.

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1.1:.$$. 34plain why the relate o# a chemical reaction depends on types o# chemicals concentration temperature and presence o# catalysts>poisons 1.1:.$'. De#ine chemical e0uilibrium and the constant used to predict the e4tent o# reaction 1.1:.$). Determine cycle time #or a batch process. 1.1:.$*. Identi#y three ma%or processes o# interest to local industries/ write the chemical e0uations that relate to the chemistry o# the processes/ describe the chemical and physical properties o# materials used in the processes/ and write the temperature>pressure relationships #or the processes. 1.1:.$,. Calculate the e4pected yield o# material given a chemical reaction. 1. 2. Process dia#rams 1.$;.1. Interpret symbols icons and abbreviations #or all ma%or components o# processes and #or all ma%or pieces o# e0uipment on process diagrams. 1.$;.$. 34plain the di##erent #ormation contained on the #ollowing types o# process diagrams@ bloc& #low diagrams process #low diagrams logic diagrams piping and instrument diagrams and electrical one line diagrams. 1.$;.'. Use process diagrams to locate e0uipment trace piping and identi#y instruments on an operating lab model or pilot plant 1.$;.). !iven an operating lab model o# pilot plant draw a simpli#ied #low diagram containing e0uipment piping and controls 1.$;.*. Draw schematic diagrams #or locally important processes including #low sheets material and energy diagrams logic diagrams bloc& #low diagrams and P L IDs placing proper symbols and icons as re0uired/ use directional arrows to indicate #low. 1. 1. 4istillation as an operation (sin#le3phase separation) 1.$1.1. Describe the basic principles o# distillation. 1.$1.$. Identi#y and list purpose o# e0uipment in distillation systems@ tower vessel #eed preheater condenser re#lu4 drum reboiler distillation trays and pac&ing. 1.$1.'. Identi#y the #ollowing streams in distillation systems@ #eed overhead overhead product sidestream bottoms bottom product and re#lu4. 1.$1.). Identi#y several ma%or industrial distillation processes/ describe materials involved and the process used #or each in terms o# distillation e0uipment. 1.$1.*. <elate vapor pressure and boiling point o# components to distillation column operating conditions. 1.$1.,. (ocate on a process diagram the mass #low balance streams. 1.$1.-. Using vapor pressure curves determine atmospheric temperature>pressure relationships that set the operating conditions #or distillation columns. 1.$1.9. (ocate on a process diagram the heat input and output sources in order to energy balance the system at steady state conditions 1.$1.:. 34plain what sets the diameter and height o# distillation columns 1.$1.1;. 34plain what sets the operating conditions #or distillation columns and locate the lowest temperature>pressure and highest temperature>pressure in the column 1.$1.11. Conduct a laboratory distillation to separate multiple components o# a mi4ture and plot a boiling point>#raction curve. 1.$1.1$. In a pilot plant and>or using simulations set up the conditions #or a distillation. Start up operate and shut1down the distillation while collecting all measurements re0uired to per#orm mass and energy balances. 1.$1.1'. .or both continuous processes describe purposes o# and di##erences between distillation separations involving@A pac&ed columnsA trayed columnsA vacuumA atmosphericA a+eotropicA non1a+eotropic A steam stripping A binary #ractionation A high temperature A cryogenic.

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1.$1.1). Describe how product purity and process e##iciency relate to temperature pro#ile di##erential pressure and re#lu4 ratios o# a distillation column. 1.$1.1*. Calculate mass and energy balances #or distillation processes. 1.$1.1,. Solve mass and energy balance problems under steady1state conditions. 1.$1.1-. Gisit a plant to observe the operation o# a commercial distillation tower/ review the data collected ma&e notes o# observations record analytical results and prepare a report that #ully characteri+es the operation. 1.$1.19. 34plain the purpose and di##erences #or the #ollowing distillation separations@ vacuum pressure binary multicomponent e4tractive a+eotropic stripping 1. . Absorption/ adsorption/ $iltration/ ion e5chan#e/ and e&aporation (dual3 phase separation) 1.$$.1. Identi#y and list the purpose o# e0uipment and materials@ pac&ings distributors screens mesh #ilter elements strainers desiccants resins and coagulants used in separations systems (such as 7absorption7 7adsorption7 7#iltration7 7ion e4change7 7crystalli+ation7 7drying7 7evaporation7 7e4traction7 7precipitation7 7screening7 7stripping7 7decanting7) 1.$$.$. Describe the purpose and procedure #or regeneration o# adsorbers and dryers. De#ine the cycle time 1.$$.'. De#ine absorption adsorption #iltration ion e4change evaporation e4traction precipitation screening stripping and decanting as components o# the unit operations. 1.$$.). Identi#y the #ollowing streams@ solvent e4tract ra##inate #iltrate precipitate in separation systems (such as 7absorption7 7adsorption7 7#iltration7 7ion e4change7 7crystalli+ation7 7drying7 7evaporation7 7e4traction7 7precipitation7 7screening7 7stripping7 7decanting7) 1.$$.*. Describe several ways in which absorption adsorption #iltration ion e4change and evaporation units are used in continuous and batch processes. 1.$$.,. Calculate capacity limitations #or absorption adsorption #iltration ion e4change and evaporation units. 1.$$.-. Describe the operation o# and the e0uipment used #or settling thic&ening clari#ying and decanting/ give e4amples o# the use o# each and determine results #or each using typical process data. 1.$$.9. Describe steps in preparing raw water #or use as ma&eup to cooling towers and boilers (i.e. clari#ication #iltration ion e4change deaeration chemical addition etc.). 1.$$.:. Describe the chemical substitution that occurs on cation and anion e4change resins 1.$$.1;. Identi#y several industrial processes that use evaporation in one or more operations. 1.$$.11. 8rite basic chemical reactions that describe ion e4change and give several e4amples o# how ion e4change is used in industrial processes (particularly #or water treatment).

1. !. E5traction as an operation 1.$'.1. Identi#y the #eed product and intermediate streams associated with e4traction in a continuous and batch processes. 1.$'.$. Di##erentiate between types o# e4traction processes including li0uid>li0uid li0uid>vapor and li0uid>solid. 1.$'.'. De#ine the roles o# the carrier solvent solute e4tract and ra##inate in e4traction processes. 1.$'.). De#ine partition coe##icient. 1.$'.*. Identi#y and describe operational characteristics o# ma%or e0uipment used in e4traction including columns mi4er>settlers etc. 1.$'.,. Identi#y several common ma%or industrial e4traction processes/ describe the materials involved and the e4traction process used #or each in terms o# type solvent and e0uipment. 1.$'.-. In a pilot plant and>or using simulations set up the conditions #or an e4traction start1up operation and shutdown while collecting all measurements re0uired to per#orm mass and energy balances.

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1.$'.9. Cbserve a commercial e4traction unit at a local company/ review the data collected note observations record analytical results describe how the e4traction relates to the rest o# the process and prepare a report. 1. %. 6eactions8reactors as an operation 1.$).1. !iven a chemical e0uation describe the reaction. 1.$).$. De#ine e4othermic and endothermic reactions and give e4amples o# each 1.$).'. De#ine catalyst and give e4amples used in industry 1.$).). Identi#y reactor types@ #i4ed bed #luid bed tubular>#urnaces batch autoclaves 1.$).*. Identi#y common types o# reactors and describe typical applications o# each one (including stirred &ettles autoclaves and #urnaces). 1.$).,. Characteri+e several types o# mi4ing environments and describe the e0uipment used in each. 1.$).-. Kalance simple chemical e0uations relevant to ma%or industrial processes. 1.$).9. Describe ma%or steps in starting up and shutting down both batch and continuous reactors sa#ely. 1.$).:. (ist and describe the types o# reactions@ combination decomposition single replacement double replacement 1.$).1;. Identi#y the impact o# changes in temperature pressure catalyst activity and concentration on chemical reactions in processes common in the local area. 1.$).11. 34plain a 7runaway7 reaction. 1.$).1$. 8rite several chemical reactions used in ma%or batch and continuous industrial processes/ use classical reactions in several categories as well as those o# speci#ic interest to local industries. 1.$).1'. In a laboratory or pilot plant set up the necessary e0uipment and conduct reactions representing ma%or industrial processes o# interest to the local industry. 1.$).1). <elate the rate o# reaction to chemicals involved concentration temperature pressure presence o# a catalyst poison and contact>mi4ing. 1.$).1*. Calculate percent yield #or industrial reactions #rom #eed and product data typically available #or process. 1. '. Fluid $lo. and $luid mi5in# 1.$*.1. Identi#y ma%or e0uipment associated with #luid #low including valves #ans blowers pumps compressors and vessels/ describe the operation use and #unction o# each. 1.$*.$. Distinguish among the #ollowing valve types@ globe needle gate butter#ly diaphragm chec& ball plug and automatic pneumatic/ identi#y the components characteristics. 1.$*.'. Describe the #unction and operation o# protective devices (i.e. rupture discs and relie# valves). 1.$*.). Distinguish between gauge pressure and absolute pressure and convert pressure readings between two types o# pressure. 1.$*.*. Describe operational characteristics o# centri#ugal and positive displacement pumps/ state the common use and limitations o# each. 1.$*.,. Identi#y e0uipment used #or e##icient #luid mi4ing. 1.$*.-. Describe components and principles o# operation o# #ans blowers positive displacement and centri#ugal compressors. 1.$*.9. (ocate various pieces o# e0uipment associated with #luid #low on a process diagram #rom a local industry. 1.$*.:. Demonstrate ability to isolate pipes>pipe %oints and brea& #langes using basic hand tools such as wrenches soc&ets pipe and valve wrenches. 1.$*.1;. In a pilot plant or laboratory demonstrate ability to ta&e common e0uipment associated with #luid #lows and mi4ing out o# service and return to service.

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1.$*.11. Identi#y typical problems that may occur in a process system that would result in changes in system pressure and the resulting actions ta&en to correct each problem. 1.$*.1$. <ecogni+e causes o# problems associated with pumps #ans blowers and compressors. 1.$*.1'. State causes o# head>pressure loss in a piping system/ state ways to minimi+e losses. 1. ). 7eatin# and re$ri#eration 1.$,.1. Cutline principles o# heat trans#er in terms o# conduction convection and radiation. 1.$,.$. Identi#y the basic types o# heat e4changers used in the chemical process industries (CPI). 1.$,.'. Describe a simple re#rigeration cycle. 1.$,.). Identi#y ma%or types o# evaporators and crystalli+ers and e4plain the purpose o# each. 1.$,.*. Describe ma%or types o# industrial heaters and their ma%or individual characteristics. 1.$,.,. Describe the operation o# natural dra#t and #orced dra#t cooling towers. 1.$,.-. Describe natural #orced and induced dra#t #urnaces/ and compare the operation e##iciency and typical applications o# each. 1.$,.9. Describe the types o# burners used in process #urnaces/ also describe the control o# combustion contaminants such as unburned hydrocarbons carbon mono4ide and nitrogen o4ides. 1.$,.:. (ocate e0uipment associated with heating and re#rigeration on a process diagram obtained #rom a local industry. 1.$,.1;. In a pilot plant or using a simulator remove heating and cooling e0uipment #rom service and place bac& into service. 1. *. Process control 1.$-.1. Identi#y the primary components o# control loops including sensors transmitters controllers and #inal control devices/ describe the #unction o# each. 1.$-.$. Identi#y several common types o# instruments used to measure temperature #low pressure level and analytical parameters #or each. 1.$-.'. Identi#y and describe the uses o# common types o# control loops including cascade master>slave summation etc. 1.$-.). Identi#y control loops in a piping L instrument diagram (P L ID) and describe their #unction as part o# a process. 1.$-.*. Gisit a control room at a local industry/ observe how each o# the instruments are lin&ed through control loops and sensed in the control room with computer inter#aces. 1.$-.,. Identi#y the variables used in process control and relate how changes in these variables a##ect the overall process. 1.$-.-. Using a control loop in a pilot plant (or simulation) collect and record #low temperature pressure and level data on a control chart/ calculate upper and lower control limits. 1. ,. -peratin# a process 1.$9.1. Demonstrate ability to use personal protective e0uipment (PP3) re0uired #or a variety o# processes. 1.$9.$. Demonstrate ability to apply the in#ormation provided by material sa#ety data sheets (2SDSs) to a broad variety o# common industrial chemical processes (include both batch and continuous processes). 1.$9.'. Describe operator sa#ety responsibilities associated with abnormal plant conditions. 1.$9.). 2onitor a process in a pilot plant or on a simulation/ determine that the needs indicated by 2SDSs and operating speci#ications are satis#ied/ record the appropriate data/ and ad%ust the process as re0uired. 1.$9.*. Collect samples per#orm analyses to monitor the pilot plant process and ma&e ad%ustments as re0uired to comply with the sa#ety needs identi#ied by the applicable 2SDSs and operating procedures.

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1.$9.,. Shut down the pilot plant (simulation) process and prepare #or ne4t use. 1.$9.-. Describe the start up operation and sa#e shut down processes used in the local chemical industry. 1. 0. Process optimi9ation 1.$:.1. .or a given process calculate the e##ects o# ad%ustments in #low rate pressure and temperature on the output 0uality and 0uantity. 1.$:.$. Describe the concept o# process optimi+ation 1.$:.'. Correlate purity o# output with process conditions and materials used in the process. 1.$:.). .or a speci#ied process identi#y the steps re0uired to optimi+e the process. 1.$:.*. Determine cycle time #or a batch process and residence time #or a continuous process and identi#y ways o# reducing time. 1.$:.,. .or a speci#ied process develop a waste minimi+ation program as part o# optimi+ation. 1.$:.-. Collect chart and analy+e data and supply statistical 0uality control principles. 1.$:.9. Determine theoretical and actual production rates and calculate production e##iciency #or a process. 1.$:.:. Determine theoretical and actual energy re0uirements #or a given process. 1.$:.1;. .or a speci#ied process identi#y the #ollowing types o# optimi+ation and conditions when each is most appropriate@ A increase yields A decrease raw materials cost A decrease energy costs A increase product output A improve product purity A improve process throughput A minimi+e waste 1.!2. "aste .ater treatment 1.';.1. 5race water usage in a plant using a process diagram. 1.';.$. Determine sources and uses o# water in plants. 1.';.'. Describe primary secondary and tertiary waste water treatment types/ give e4amples o# each. 1.';.). 5est #or p? solids color #low rate total organic carbon (5CC) and settling rate describe purpose and procedure #or tests as speci#ied by regulations. 1.';.*. Di##erentiate between storm water waste water and sewage/ describe disposal techni0ues #or each. 1.';.,. Describe the operation o# a waste water treating plant. 34plain the system impact o# varying the water #low. 1.';.-. Identi#y the various types o# #low measurement in e##luent water systems. 1.';.9. Describe sampling techni0ues used in waste water treating. 1.';.:. 2a&e ad%ustments to a waste water treating plant to &eep the e##luent water within speci#ication.

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Process Technician Technical (PT) Skill Standards 3. Pro&iding routine and pre&entati&e maintenance and ser&ice to processes) e+uipment) and instrumentation
1.!1. +eneral concepts in maintenance 1.'1.1. !ive e4amples o# the di##erent &inds o# maintenance (scheduled unscheduled and preventative) and identi#y the role o# the process technician in each. 1.'1.$. Describe duties and tas&s o# a maintenance technician and the relationship o# the process technician to the maintenance technician. 1.'1.'. Describe conse0uences o# not having a preventative maintenance program. 1.'1.). Prepare a maintenance log #or all instruments and e0uipment. 1.'1.*. Gisit a plant during turn around/ observe the activities o# technicians/ discuss the observations with plant personnel/ and prepare a report about the responsibilities o# process technicians during turnarounds. 1.'1.,. Prepare a properly descriptive wor& re0uest #or maintenance. 1.'1.-. 3stimate the added cost o# mal#unctioning e0uipment and poor maintenance to the total costs o# product in a chemical plant. 1.'1.9. Develop criteria #or speci#ic maintenance needs and recogni+e when these needs have been e##ectively addressed. 1.'1.:. Develop and monitor a preventative maintenance schedule #or process e0uipment. 1.! . :aintainin# process e(uipment 1.'$.1. Demonstrate an ability to recogni+e ma%or types o# plant e0uipment including piping valves pumps compressors heat e4changers tan&s distillation columns>towers cooling towers and reactors. 1.'$.$. Using graphics and actual e0uipment parts e4plain the purposes o# common internal con#igurations #or ma%or pieces o# plant e0uipment. 1.'$.'. (ist the common conditions that determine when e0uipment needs to be removed #rom service. 1.'$.). Demonstrate good practices #or brea&ing #langes and installing and removing #igure1eight and slip blinds etc. 1.'$.*. Bpply loc&out>tag1out procedures #or removing motors #rom service and #or preventing the release o# potential stored or ha+ardous energy. 1.'$.,. Compare the operations o# a variety o# valves (including globe gate diaphragm ball plug and butter#ly) and identi#y the service #or which each type o# valve is best suited. 1.'$.-. Choose proper pac&ing material and correctly repac& a variety o# valves. 1.'$.9. Describe symptoms o# common pumping problems and cite appropriate corrective actions. 1.'$.:. Describe common causes o# problems in #ans blowers and compressors/ cite appropriate corrective actions. 1.'$.1;. Describe isolation blinding and decontamination procedures #or a variety o# tan&s and vessels. 1.'$.11. Identi#y the e##ects on one or more process systems o# the #ollowing@ A #ouled heat e4changer A damaged trays in a distillation tower A short or brea& in a thermocouple A plugged or restricted #low 1.'$.1$. Start up lubrication and seal oil systems/ maintain proper oil levels during operation. 1.'$.1'. .ollow standard operating procedures (SCPs) to prepare e0uipment #or maintenance. 1.'$.1). Conduct inspections to evaluate e0uipment condition (e.g. inspection o# internals o# vessels during shutdowns). 1.'$.1*. Identi#y speci#ic problems with a piece o# e0uipment (e.g. gradual change in outlet temperature o# a cooler) monitor to establish the trend and determine when maintenance is re0uired.

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1.!!. -peratin# and maintainin# instruments 1.''.1. Identi#y instruments and other devices that are used in plants to monitor #low level pressure temperature and analytical targets and describe how they wor&/ include analog digital and pneumatic instruments. 1.''.$. <elate changes in e0uipment per#ormance to instrument measurements. 1.''.'. Identi#y reasons #or instrument #ailure such as clogged ori#ices and shorted thermocouples. 1.''.). Use on1line and laboratory instruments that measure p? conductivity composition level temperatures and pressure. 1.''.*. <emove instruments #rom automatic service/ converting the process variable to manual control. 1.''.,. Start the auto calibrate se0uence #or an on1line !C. 1.''.-. Develop a list o# service re0uirements #or the instruments associated with the institutionEs process technician program. 1.''.9. <elate the control re0uirements o# processes to the precision and accuracy o# the instruments. 1.''.:. Determine when sensing elements are behaving abnormally and determine how to ta&e corrective action. 1.''.1;. Identi#y control loops using cascade split range and bias controller on the PIDEs. 1.''.11. Collect data #rom on1line instruments and recogni+e process trends. 1.!%. Troubleshootin# techni(ues 1.').1. Use several #act1gathering processes including interviews with personnel data logs and other in#ormation retrieval techni0ues. 1.').$. Use process1o#1elimination techni0ues to isolate problems. 1.').'. !iven a set o# upset operating conditions isolate variables with su##icient speci#icity to identi#y causes o# problems and recommend ways to return the unit to normal operations. 1.').). Use several troubleshooting schemes (e.g. root cause analysis) to identi#y and to diagnosis problems. 1.!'. ;ibration as a maintenance tool 1.'*.1. Interpret data #rom vibration meters and analy+ers. 1.'*.$. Describe the importance o# vibration as a maintenance tool. 1.'*.'. Use hand1held vibration meters. 1.'*.). Use a4ial and radial vibration measurements and associated techni0ues to determine e0uipment per#ormance and to identi#y maintenance needs. 1.'*.*. <elate the vibration #re0uency and amplitude to sa#e rough danger and shutdown levels. 1.'*.,. Use instruments to detect the location o# distress (inboard bearings outboard bearings) in rotating and reciprocating e0uipment. 1.!). <se o$ human senses in plant control 1.',.1. Correlate human #atigue and per#ormance in process plants. 1.',.$. Bpply human senses to detect small di##erences in sound smell vibration temperature etc. and describe how those di##erences may be used to analy+e process behavior. 1.',.'. Distinguish though human senses the di##erence between normal and abnormal conditions/ compare the sensed characteristics with #ield instruments and actual on1line instrument readings.

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1.!*. =asic concepts o$ measurement 1.'-.1. Describe the importance o# measurement in chemistry. 1.'-.$. Describe 7precision7 and 7accuracy7/ give e4amples o# each. 1.'-.'. Calculate mean median mode and standard deviation #or several data sets. 1.'-.). Describe what is meant by an 7out1o#1control7 measurement. 1.'-.*. Describe what is meant by 7signi#icant #igures7/ give e4amples. 1.'-.,. Compare systematic and random errors. 1.'-.-. Identi#y select and demonstrate proper use o# volumetric glassware (burets graduated cylinders #las&s and pipets). 1.'-.9. Select and use analytical balances #or weighing 0uantities ranging #rom ;.;;1 grams to 1;; grams to a speci#ied accuracy and precision. 1.'-.:. Convert units o# measure #rom 3nglish to metric and vice versa. 1.'-.1;. Develop a #re0uency distribution chart #or a data set. 1.'-.11. Describe a control chart and construct such a chart using a data set. 1.'-.1$. Bpply standard rules #or determining the number o# signi#icant #igures in measurements and in the answers to corresponding calculations. 1.'-.1'. Calculate the errors in various measurements based on data ac0uired using common laboratory e0uipment. 1.'-.1). !iven one or more e4amples evaluate propagation o# error in a calculation involving one or more steps. 1.'-.1*. De#ine 7con#idence limit7 in terms o# standard deviation. 1.!,. Chemical and physical properties o$ solids/ #ases and li(uids 1.'9.1. Characteri+e gases li0uids and solids according their physical states. 1.'9.$. Use the ideal gas law to calculate pressure temperature and volume relationships #or gases. 1.'9.'. Calculate pressure temperature and volume relationships #or gases and li0uids. 1.'9.). Characteri+e common chemical materials based on the #ollowing physical and chemical properties/ identi#y the units applicable to each/ identi#y the apparatus used to measure each/ and cite the importance o# the property to characteri+e the product@ A boiling point A dew point A density>speci#ic gravity A #ree+ing point A cloud point A #lash point A hardness A p? A viscosity A heat o# combustion A color A pour point A #ire point A speci#ic heat A solubility A vapor pressure>temperature. 1.'9.*. Conduct several physical measurements o# interest to local industry including setting up the apparatus per#orming the calibration running test materials calculating results and returning the apparatus to wor&ing condition #or the ne4t test. 1.!0. Analytical methods 1.':.1. Identi#y the speci#ic sections o# a standard method including scope e0uipment sa#ety considerations calibration method precision accuracy repeatability and reproducibility. 1.':.$. Conduct a company re#erence method and determine the accuracy and precision e4pected. 1.%2. -btainin# samples $or measurement 1.);.1. State reasons why collecting representative samples is re0uired. 1.);.$. (abel samples according to sa#ety>health and environmental (S>?>3) guidelines. 1.);.'. State reasons why samples must be homogeneous #or analysis and use a variety o# e0uipment to assure homogeneity. 1.);.). (ocate continuous and periodic sampling points on process diagrams.

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1.);.*. Identi#y a variety o# sampling devices used in either continuous or batch processes and identi#y the speci#ic use o# each one. 1.);.,. <ecogni+e and use a variety o# sample containers appropriate #or a variety o# samples. 1.);.-. Sa#ely obtain representative samples #rom bul& solid and li0uid materials. 1.);.9. Sa#ely obtain representative samples #rom process streams ta&ing into account concepts o# process lag time proper mi4ing and contamination prevention. 1.);.:. ?andle volatile materials sa#ely. 1.);.1;. Bpply various techni0ues to the preparation o# solid li0uid and gas samples #or analysis@ !rind solid materials using a mortar and pestle a ball mill and a mill grinder/ dissolve li0uid samples in a0ueous and nona0ueous solvents/ digest samples i# necessary to get them into a measurable #orm. 1.%1. Carryin# out standard procedures 1.)1.1. Per#orm each step in common analytical laboratory procedures. 1.)1.$. .or a variety o# analyses identi#y the appropriate standard/ demonstrate the ability to per#orm the procedure and evaluate the method or process in terms o# accuracy precision repeatability and reproducibility. 1.)1.'. 8rite a report describing the wor& done the results and the in#ormation regarding the accuracy o# the measurement. 1.)1.). !iven a variety o# analytical procedures published by di##erent organi+ations identi#y &ey in#ormation re0uired to per#orm the procedure correctly and sa#ely. 1.)1.*. Identi#y the sources o# standard methods and apply in measurements the terminology commonly used in each o# the methods including those that are commonly speci#ied (U.S. Pharmacopeias HUSPJ Bmerican Society #or 5esting and 2aterials HBS52J Bssociation o# C##icial Bnalytical Chemists HBCBCJ 3nvironmental Protection Bgency H3PBJ etc.). 1.)1.,. Conduct several analytical procedures o# interest to the local industry including obtaining a sample setting up the re0uired apparatus per#orming the calibration and running test materials per#orming tests calculating results and returning apparatus to wor&ing condition #or the ne4t test. 1.)1.-. 23BSU<I"! p? 1.)1.9. Describe p? as it relates to acid and base strength o# materials. 1.)1.:. Demonstrate proper care and maintenance #or a p? meter electrode. 1.)1.1;. Characteri+e using a p? meter or other indicator several materials as to acid or base strength. 1.)1.11. 2a&e p? measurements at a process unit as well as in the laboratory and compare the data. 1.% . ;olumetric analysis usin# titrations 1.)$.1. Identi#y and appropriately use and care #or the glassware used in volumetric analyses including pipets and burets. 1.)$.$. <elate #ormula weight to number o# moles and e0uivalent weight to number o# e0uivalents. 1.)$.'. De#ine 7normality 7 7molarity 7 and 7molality7 and describe the e4perimental conditions when each is appropriate. 1.)$.). Demonstrate the relationship between volume and normality. 1.)$.*. Calculate the amount o# material re0uired to prepare solutions o# speci#ied normality given the e0uivalent weight and>or the reaction #or which the solution will be used (acid1base and redo4 titrations). 1.)$.,. Prepare solutions o# re0uired normality molarity and molality #or a variety o# measurements. 1.)$.-. Standardi+e solutions o# &nown concentrations (normal molar and molal) using appropriate primary standards.

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1.)$.9. .ollow a lab method to per#orm various titrations (acid1base comple4ometric precipitation redo4 etc.). 1.)$.:. Per#orm various titrations using autotitrators. 1.%!. Analytical instrumentation 1.)'.1. Describe the application o# the #ollowing instruments in a plant laboratory@A in#rared (I<) spectrometersA ultraviolet1visible (UG1vis) spectrometers A atomic absorption (BB) spectrometers 1.)'.$. .or the analytical instruments listed below describe the principle o# operation and use in a plant laboratory@ A gas chromatograph A high1per#ormance li0uid chromatograph A total organic carbon (5CC) analy+er 1.)'.'. Per#orm analysis using@ A gas chromatographA high1per#ormance li0uid chromatographA 5CC analy+erA I< spectrometer A UG1vis spectrometerA BB spectrometer 1.)'.). S5B5IS5ICS .C< 5?3 (BKC<B5C<M 1.)'.*. De#ine 7precision 7 7accuracy 7 7reproducibility 7 and 7repeatability7 as these measures apply to the control o# processes/ give appropriate e4amples o# each. 1.)'.,. Present data graphically using linear and log scales. 1.)'.-. Calculate mean and standard deviation #or a variety o# data sets #rom chemical processes/ apply these statistical measures to the analysis o# the data sets. 1.)'.9. De#ine 7con#idence limits.7 1.)'.:. !iven a data set construct control charts identi#ying the upper and lower control limits. 1.%%. 7andlin# laboratory e(uipment sa$ely 1.)).1. 34plain how the maintenance program o# e0uipment and laboratory contributes to sa#e and e##icient laboratory operations. 1.)).$. Use store and transport compressed gas cylinders correctly and sa#ely. 1.)).'. 2aintain glassware sa#ely including ma&ing connections cleaning and storing. 1.)).). Demonstrate sa#e handling o# processes #or a variety o# types o# laboratory e0uipment. 1.)).*. Bpply the basic laws o# electricity/ identi#y common components o# electrical and electronic circuits and demonstrate how to create a sa#e wor&ing environment involving electrical devices. 1.)).,. Choose proper regulators #or gases and other materials under pressure and under vacuum. 1.)).-. Bssess sa#e handling procedures #or a variety o# volatile chemicals.

The ChemTechStandards are provided by ChemTechLinks, the ACS project to support technician education. Funding for the development and updating of the ChemTechStandards has been provided by the .S. !epartment of "ducation, #$%%&'(((), CF!A *+%.$%%, and the ,ational Science Foundation, ! " ((-'$-(. The findings and opinions e.pressed in this document do not represent the position or policies of either the .S. !epartment of "ducation or the ,ational Science Foundation. Page 24 of 24