UEERA0024 — Design hydronic systems and select equipment

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129 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 106 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 Prepare to design hydronic systems and select equipment

1.1WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
1.2WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for the work
1.3Scope of the proposed hydronic system is determined from the design brief and/or consultations with relevant person/s
1.4Design development work is planned in accordance with workplace procedure for timelines in consultation with others involved

2 Design hydronic systems and select equipment

2.1Relevant hydronic system processes and methods are applied to the design
2.2Alternative concepts for design are evaluated in accordance with the design brief
2.3Safety, functionality and budgetary considerations are incorporated in the design specifications
2.4System design draft is checked for compliance in accordance with the design brief and relevant industry standards
2.5System design is documented for submission to relevant person/s for approval
2.6Unplanned events are dealt with in accordance with problem-solving techniques and workplace procedures

3 Obtain approval for hydronic system design and equipment selection

3.1System design is presented to customer and/or relevant person/s
3.2Requests for alterations to the design are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3Final design is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4Quality of work is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards

Performance evidence

developing outlines of alternative designs
developing the design within the safety, regulatory, functional requirements and budget limitations
documenting and presenting design effectively
successfully negotiating design alteration requests
obtaining approval for final design
dealing with unplanned events
applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures
designing hydronic systems and selecting equipment
preparing to design hydronic systems and select equipment

Knowledge evidence

heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC/R) hydronic system design, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations, including:
hydronic system design fundamentals:
principles of fluid flow
properties of fluids
flow of ideal fluids
fluid flow equipment
Bernoulli Theorem
fluid flow in pipes
pressure loss and static head – calculation:
flow throughout system
pressure throughout system
friction losses
pressure loss charts for: copper, steel and unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC)
dynamic losses
fitting pressure losses
fitting interaction
total losses
calculating system (static and dynamic) head
pump performance and selection:
pump classification and types
pump performance terminology, discharge, head, power, efficiency, speed and net positive suction head required
pump performance curves
pump laws
system head and ‘K’ factor
balance points
energy considerations
pump cavitation
calculation of net positive suction head available
series and parallel operation
pipe sizing:
maximum friction rate
erosion and equipment life
industry standards
recommended system water velocities
economic balance - first cost and operating cost
hot water systems:
boilers
coils
expansion tanks
pumps and characteristics curves
control valves, types and flow diagrams
air purge points
water treatment
pipe anchors and expansion joints
chilled water systems:
chillers
coils
expansion tanks
pumps and characteristics curves
control valves, types and flow diagrams
air purge points
water treatment
pipe anchors and expansion joints
HVAC/R hydronic systems:
systems operation
closed/open systems
pump head/lift and static head (high-rise building)
system friction losses
nett positive suction head
system curves
pumps:
types
selection criteria
performance characteristics
bladder tanks
coil characteristics
heat exchangers: plate, shell and tube, and tube in tube
flow measurements: types
flow switchers
builders: types and performance characteristics
cooling towers: elementary cooling thermodynamics and types
valves - flow control devices:
types and applications
throttling characteristics
flow measurements
selection and applications
hydronic system configuration and design:
piping configurations
single pipe closed circuit
two pipe closed circuit
direct return
three pipe closed circuit with reversed return
three-way diverting valves
risers and headers
component location
evaluation of piping configurations:
capital cost
owning and operating costs
noise vibration
maintenance
future expansion
commissioning and balancing
operating characteristics
cavitation
system pipe sizes:
pipe dynamic and friction losses for different materials
fitting pressure losses for different materials
thermal heat losses
bare, insulated and underground pipes
air conditioning system design
problem-solving techniques
relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
relevant manufacturer specifications
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
relevant workplace budget, quality, policies and procedures
relevant workplace documentation

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