test nitroglycerin mixture
Test 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.
Nitroglycerin neutralisers maintain explosives mixing tanks by neutralizing the process remaining acids.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
4 competencesdraw off wash water
Draw off the washing water by opening the drain cock after making sure the mixture has settled.
fill the vat with specific ingredients
Fill the vat with the necessary ingredients for acid neutralisation starting with warm water and steam of air and finishing with soda ash.
tend vats following a nitration process
Tend the vats by neutralising the remaining acids of the nitration process using warm water.
transfer chemicals
Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.
Cross-sector
7 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
prepare chemical samples
Prepare 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.
test chemical samples
Perform 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 schemes.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
write batch record documentation
Write 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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceexplosives
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
Cross-sector
1 competencehazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceprepare soda-ash
Prepare the solution for soda-ash following the specified formula.
Sector-specific
2 competencesoperate explosives production equipment
Operate equipment used for mixing of chemical ingredients having as their end product explosives such as TNT, tetryl or nitroglycerin.
tend agitation machine
Tend agitation machine ensuring that there is a uniform agitation of the batch.
Cross-sector
2 competencescommunicate test results to other departments
Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.
use chemical analysis equipment
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.