CPCPCM5013 — Design complex (non-solar) heated water systems

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60 assessable components: 4 elements (25 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 31 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Establish scope of work for heated water supply and distribution systems from relevant Australian Standards, codes, plans, specifications and client brief.
1.2Analyse and apply statutory and regulatory requirements for the design of complex (non-solar) heated water supply and distribution systems.
1.3Apply sustainability principles and concepts as part of the design process.
1.4Establish performance requirements considering the safety of system users and building occupants, including the control of Legionella bacteria.
1.5Conduct research, including a desktop study to outline design parameters.
1.6Interpret manufacturer requirements and trade and technical manuals for the design of heated water systems.
1.7Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare a range of materials and system designs.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1Plan layout of pipework systems and type and location of fittings and valves.
2.2Detail thermostatic mixing, tempering and control valves for a range of applications using appropriate symbols.
2.3Plan and detail circulating heated water supply systems.
2.4Plan and detail warm water systems, including disinfection and biocontrol measures.
2.5Conduct calculations to determine water heating sizing and detail methods for the control of expansion.
2.6Calculate pipe sizes and design pipe supports for a range of applications.
2.7Detail manifolding heated water units for a range of water heaters and specify safe trays and overflows.
2.8Specify approved materials and jointing methods and insulation materials and installation requirements for a range of water heaters and heated water systems.
2.9Provide allowance for expansion and contraction.
2.10Include acoustic performance of the system in plans.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Design complex (non-solar) heated water supply and distribution systems using plans and details of system components and established design parameters.
3.2Design suitable system approaches.
3.3Design and size system using manufacturer’s design information and calculations.
3.4Calculate pipe sizes, velocities and pressures according to manufacturer’s piping design requirements.

4 Prepare documentation

4.1Prepare client brief of the preferred design.
4.2Prepare plans and specifications.
4.3Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
4.4Produce operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

designing, sizing and planning the layout details for complex (non-solar) heated water systems for a high-rise mixed development building to a minimum of 29 floors inclusive of a basement, including fixtures on each level and using two methods of providing heated water: - one system to be gas only - one system incorporating an alternative energy efficient heat source, for example, a commercial heat pump with boosted system
preparing documentation, including: - heat source - flue arrangements - flow and return systems - insulation requirements - manifolding systems - provision for expansion - temperature control device
applying sustainability principles and concepts throughout to achieve a star rating under the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme
evaluating health risks associated with heated water supplies and actioning as required within the system design.

Knowledge evidence

common terminology and definitions used in design of complex (non-solar) heated water systems
application of National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards, codes and manufacturer specifications, including: - Acts and regulations - AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage set - local government and health department requirements
installation methods and hazards identified in relation to devices and systems used according to relevant Australian Standards, codes and standard operating procedures
nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions
work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
cost–benefit analysis considerations for the selection of materials and systems: - enabling cost effective choices without compromising the integrity of the project - expected design life - design style - associated labour costs - material costs - safety factors - speed of installation - suitability of materials - range of system choices
requirements from manufacturer: - material specifications - heater maintenance and servicing - provision for heater pressure and temperature discharge - pump tables - sizing tables - recommended specific fixings for pipework - technical and trade manuals
sources of information to support the design process: - architectural and building plans - developer plans - building applications - brochures - forms - policies - other reports as available
layout of pipework systems: - dead leg - pressurised - thermo convection - circulating
types of fittings: - bends - tees - unions
types of valves: - backflow prevention - cold water expansion - isolating - non-return, including high pressure non-return - pressure limiting - pressure relief - strainers - temperature control
types of thermostatic mixing and tempering valves: - bimetallic types - wax capsule
circulating heated water supply system details: - circulating pump specification - dead leg minimisation - flow and return pipework - circulation - pipe insulation - thermal convection circulating - heat trace systems: - installation requirements - running costs - serviceability
calculations for sizing water heaters: - coefficient of expansion - daily flows - energy consumption - heat losses - mixed temperatures - peak demand - recovery times - size and quantity of heated water required - standby versus continual flow - tariffs - water expansion
methods for the control of expansion: - U-bends - coiled loop - lyre bend - offset bends - proprietary expansion control devices
pipe supports: - anchors - bracket spacing - corrosion protection - hanging brackets - material requirements - provision for expansion - saddles - wall and ceiling brackets
manifolding heated water units: - balanced flow conditions and valves - pressure relief requirements
water heater inclusions: - continuous flow - heat transfer - pressure storage systems - open vented storage systems
sources of generated heat: - electricity - gas - heat pump - solar - solid fuel - waste heat
safe trays and overflows: - design - discharge - materials - sizes
materials: - pipe materials as specified: - copper - composite - polymer - other approved materials - flue materials including stainless steel - ancillary material: - air relief valve - heaters - fittings and fixtures - insulation - pumps - valves
jointing methods: - brazing - compression - electrofusion welding - flaring - mechanical joints - threading
insulation materials: - fibre glass - foam - metal sheathing - rock wool - other approved materials
installation requirements: - fire rating of penetrations - level of workmanship - manufacturer-recommended specific fixings - pipe support - provision for expansion - serviceability and access
circulating systems: - approved pressure pipes and fittings - balancing valves - circulating pump and controls - isolating valves - thermo cycle - temperature gauge - pump sizing to meet calculated flow conditions
methods of applying sustainability principles and concepts: - selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact - efficient use of material - efficient energy usage/capital outlay comparison - selection of energy efficient water heater - water efficiency - consideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme
types of plans produced using computer software and drawing equipment: - axonometrics - cross-sections - details - elevations - isometrics - schematics - sections
specification: - support - jointing - flow requirements - manufacturer requirements - materials - residual pressures and temperature - WHS - specialised components - testing - valve selection - water treatment - workmanship
testing for: - air pressure - defect inspection - flue operation - hydrostatic - mains pressure - performance - quality assurance (QA) audit
commissioning schedule information: - balancing the system - checking and flushing the system - disinfection - flow test - flue operation - leak check - pressure test - system certification - system defects - system functions as per design - system purge - temperature setting - valve operation
operation and maintenance manual information: - as installed drawings - results of commissioning test - certification documentation - heater details, settings and operations - maintenance schedules - manufacturer brochures and technical information - valve function.

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