ASME QRO-1:2005 pdf free download

ASME QRO-1:2005 pdf free download.Standard for the Qualification and Certification of resource Recovery Facility Operators.
1.3.1 ProvisionaL This certification is granted to a qualified applicant who passes an examination. It is not facility specific hut is a prerequisite to obtain Operator certification. Provisional certification expires after 5 years unless renewed in accordance with para. 4.5.1 of this Standard.
1.3.2 Operator. This certification is granted to a qualified applicant after passing an oral examination that tests the applicanrs knowledge of the operations of the solid waste combustion facility that employs the applicant and requires the holder of the certification to remain current on changes to the facility that are material to its operation and safety. Operator certification may be issued to individuals who perform the duties of either Chief Facility Operator (CFO) as described in para. 2.1.1 or Shift Supervisor (SS) as described in para. 2.1.2. Operator certification is granted for 5 years and is renewable in accordance with para. 4.5.2 of this Standard.
1.3.3 Combustion. This certification is granted to a qualified applicant who passes an examination that concentrates on MSW characteristies and combustion processes. Combustion certification may be issued to individuals who perform the duties of Combustion
System Operator (CSO) as described in para. 2.1.3. It is not facility specific nor a prerequisite, or substitute, for any other certification in this Standard. Combustion certification expires after 5 years unless renewed in accordance with para. 4.5.3 of this Standard.
NOTE: The Combustion Svstvm Operator certification is inhnded for Facilities that conihust municipal solid waste without heat recovery.
SECTiON 2 DUTiES AND QUAUFICATIONS
2.1 Duties
This subsection outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the positions of Chief Facility Operator, Shift Supervisor, and Combustion System Operator of a solid waste combustion facility for the purpose of identifying facility personnel to whom this Standard applies. Other operating positions in solid waste combustion facilities are not addressed by this Standard.
(5) waste that is unprocessible in the facility (6) waste conditions that have an impact on handling, processing, feeding, or combustion and measures to control this
(7) operation of tipping floor processing, handling, and feeding equipment
(8) procedure for acceptance and recording of waste received, bypassed, and disposed by the facility
(9) direction of people and vehicles delivering waste to the facility
(c) General
(1) safe working procedures for spill and fire control
(2) general housekeeping to maintain a healthy facility environment, including noise, odor, and spillage control
(3) emergency action plans to respond safely and promptly to fire, explosion, medical, and environmental incidents
(4) the overall facility design
(5) overall operation, maintenance, and performance of the facility
(6) understanding job duties and responsibilities of subordinates
(7) formulation and updatmg of policies and procedures for proper facility operations
(d) Operation
(1) combustion process characteristics and control in relationship to the types and compositional variation of wastes to be burned
(2) steam generation process and characteristic for the specific facility design
(3) occupational hazards particular to the handling of wastes, residues, and chemicals utilized in the facility
(4) operation of the pollution control systems to satisfy permit conditions
(5) processes and procedures for adjusting boiler feedwater and cooling water chemistry to meet facility design specification
(6) calibration, continuous monitoring, and notification requirements for air quality control to meet permit specifications
(7) design and operation of the boiler feedwater and cooling water treatment systems
(8) procedures for starting up and shutting down the facility equipment, including the boiler, turbine generator, and air quality control equipment
(9) implementation and maintenance of facility operational logs and communications
(10) application and operation of control room instrumentation
1-4 COMBUSTiON CERTIFICATION GUIDEUNES
An applicant having the qualifications and duties as described in paras. 2.1.3 and 2.2.3 may take the examination for a Combustion Certificate. The exam will cover the following topics:
(a) characteristics that make certain types of waste unprocessible in the facility
(b) waste conditions that have an impact on handling. processing, feeding, or combustion
(c) solid waste and residue landfilling
(d) laboratory procedures, such as testing water samples
(e) principles of combustion
(f) waste handling, processing, and feeding equipment design and operation
(g) design and operation of facility waste water treatment equipment
(h) interactions among the major facility systems
(I) weigh scale equipment operation
(j) operation of combustion chamber
(k) operation of ash handling equipment
(l) the importance of planned and preventive maintenance programs required to maintain facility electrical, mechanical, and instrument equipment in optimum, reliable operating condition
(m) implementation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation maintenance logging
(n) safe procedures and practices.