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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Evaluate steam generation and distribution systems for efficiency 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263915  Evaluate steam generation and distribution systems for efficiency 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Engineering 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  7 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for persons in the Engineering, Construction and Energy Sectors. This unit standard will contribute to the full development of the learner within the engineering, construction and energy environment by providing recognition, further mobility and transportability within the field of Physical Planning and Construction. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the engineering, construction and energy environment. A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Define the principles of steam generation and steam tables.
  • Describe boiler house operation.
  • Evaluate the components of a steam distribution system.
  • Identify and apply energy management opportunities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The following knowledge, skills attitude and/or equivalent:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 5.
  • A working knowledge of energy use in buildings. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define the principles of steam generation and steam tables. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The advantages of steam are explained in terms of its use for energy production, industrial processes and space heating. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A typical steam system line/block diagram is described in terms of the inputs, outputs and energy losses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A typical industrial steam system is described in terms of the components used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The principles of steam tables are applied according to applicable laws. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe boiler house operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Boiler energy flow is explained as a function of fuel, feedwater and combustion air. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Burners are identified and their application explained as a function of fuel. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Burners include but are not limited to:
  • Oil burners, natural gas burners and pulverised coal burners.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The basic components of a boiler are identified and explained in terms of their function. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Boiler types are identified and described in terms of their application and characteristics. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Boilers include but are not limited to:
  • Firetube boilers, watertube boilers, coiltube boilers and electric boilers.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Feedwater quality and quantity is explained as a direct function of treatment, treatment equipment and feedwater, and boiler water specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Boiler plant monitoring is carried out and a comprehensive logbook kept of all phases in accordance with workplace procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Logbook data includes but is not limited to:
  • Fuel data, combustion, steam, feedwater, make-up, blow down and boiler water.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Boiler plant efficiency is determined and evaluated as per the operational data. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Operational data includes but is not limited to:
  • Logbook data, relevant costs, boiler output, pressure, operating time, relevant temperatures, losses and combustion efficiency.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Evaluate the components of a steam distribution system. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The function of the steam circuit is explained and the potential problems highlighted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Steam trap function and operation is explained in terms of type and operating characteristics. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The term "flash steam" is understood and explained and flash steam recovery is quantified as a function of availability. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    End use equipment is identified and selected in terms of its application. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    End use equipment includes but is not limited to:
  • Kettles, presses, dryers, heaters and production chambers.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify and apply energy management opportunities. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Energy management potential is identified and implemented in terms of housekeeping opportunities. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    House keeping opportunities include but are not limited to:
  • Boiler house operation and maintenance, steam distribution system and end-use equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Energy management potential is identified and implemented in terms of low cost opportunities. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Low cost opportunities include but are not limited to:
  • Boiler plant, steam distribution system and end-use equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Energy management potential is identified and implemented in terms of retrofit opportunities. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Retrofit opportunities include but are not limited to:
  • Boiler plant, steam distribution system and end-use equipment.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Energy management opportunities are quantified in terms of energy and cost savings and payback. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider through the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge that will help me understand and that I will be able to explain:
  • Efficient use of energy.
  • Energy efficient lights, appliances and equipment.
  • Implementation of technology for energy savings. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify potential barriers and practical problems and solve them to enable the energy audit to be carried out. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Understand and manage the energy audit process. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Describe how energy management opportunities can be carried out. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the global impact of the efficient use of energy in terms emission mitigation. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Specified Requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:
  • OSH Act.
  • SANS standards and codes.
  • The South African Building Regulations.
  • IES Lighting Standards.
  • ASHRAE Standards.
  • User manuals supplied by manufacturers.
  • Specifications, agreements, policies and procedures of the relevant organisation.
  • Good Practise in South Africa. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  63209   National Certificate: Energy Regulation  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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