Manufacturing & ProductionStationary plant and machine operatorsISCO 8131
nitroglycerin neutraliser
Nitroglycerin neutralisers maintain explosives mixing tanks by neutralizing the process remaining acids.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (12)
draw off wash waterdraw off wash waterDraw off the washing water by opening the drain cock after making sure the mixture has settled.test nitroglycerin mixturetest nitroglycerin mixtureTest the washed mixture in order to determine if it became neutral. In case the chemical indicator (such as the litmus) shows the mixture not to be neutral, the washing process needs to restart.optimise production processes parametersoptimise production processes parametersOptimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.transfer chemicalstransfer chemicalsTransfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.tend vats following a nitration processtend vats following a nitration processTend the vats by neutralising the remaining acids of the nitration process using warm water.fill the vat with specific ingredientsfill the vat with specific ingredientsFill the vat with the necessary ingredients for acid neutralisation starting with warm water and steam of air and finishing with soda ash.document analysis resultsdocument analysis resultsDocument on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.test chemical samplestest chemical samplesPerform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schem...write batch record documentationwrite batch record documentationWrite reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.apply health and safety standardsapply health and safety standardsAdhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.prepare chemical samplesprepare chemical samplesPrepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
Optional (7)
explosivesexplosivesBehaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.hazardous waste storagehazardous waste storageThe regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.communicate test results to other departmentscommunicate test results to other departmentsCommunicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.use chemical analysis equipmentuse chemical analysis equipmentUse the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.operate explosives production equipmentoperate explosives production equipmentOperate equipment used for mixing of chemical ingredients having as their end product explosives such as TNT, tetryl or nitroglycerin.tend agitation machinetend agitation machineTend agitation machine ensuring that there is a uniform agitation of the batch.prepare soda-ashprepare soda-ashPrepare the solution for soda-ash following the specified formula.
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ISCO GroupStationary plant and machine operators
Essential Skills12
Core Skills0