Nitroglycerin Separator Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators
SaveWhat Does a Nitroglycerin Separator Operator Do?
Nitroglycerin separator operators maintain the gravity separator, used in explosives processing, controlling the temperature and liquid flow, in order to separate nitroglycerin from spent acids.
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Optimise Production Processes Parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Nitroglycerin Separator Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialOptimise Production Processes Parameters skill
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
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EssentialMonitor Nitroglycerin Flow skill
Monitor the flow of nitroglycerin so that when the colour changes the product will be discharged in the tanks according to specifications.
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EssentialMonitor Tank Thermometer skill
Monitor the tank in order to prevend explosion or decomposition due to an accumulation of heat.
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EssentialSeparate Nitroglycerin From Acids skill
Separate nitroglycerin and acids prior to processing using the gravity separator.
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EssentialStore Spent Acids skill
Store spent acids, transferring them from batch nitrator to separator using the petcock.
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Optional Skills (5 of 9 displayed)
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OptionalExplosives knowledge
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalTransfer Chemicals skill
Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.
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OptionalUse Chemical Analysis Equipment skill
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
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OptionalDraw Off Wash Water skill
Draw off the washing water by opening the drain cock after making sure the mixture has settled.
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OptionalDump Contents Into Vat skill
Dump the content into vat filled with water in order to avoid explosion when the heat accumulation is too high.
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OptionalFill The Vat With Specific Ingredients skill
Fill the vat with the necessary ingredients for acid neutralisation starting with warm water and steam of air and finishing with soda ash.
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OptionalOperate Explosives Production Equipment skill
Operate equipment used for mixing of chemical ingredients having as their end product explosives such as TNT, tetryl or nitroglycerin.
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OptionalTend Vats Following A Nitration Process skill
Tend the vats by neutralising the remaining acids of the nitration process using warm water.
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