CODE: 558.482-010Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): FURNACE OPERATOR (chemical)

Controls continuous-process furnace and related equipment to decompose salt cake, forming hydrogen chloride: Starts salt conveyors or shovels salt cake into furnace; turns valves to fill furnace reaction pot with sulfuric acid from supply tank; and sets burners, dampers, and vents to fire furnace to specified temperature and effect liberation of hydrogen chloride. Computes salt and acid requirements, using instrument readings and formulas, and sets feed scales and timers for continuous operation or manually regulates feed and temperature controls to maintain production in conformity with plant standards. Removes scale from furnace walls and agitates salt cake to maintain efficient production, using scrapers and rake. Starts or regulates speed of salt-removal device to prepare furnace for new charge. Maintains log of shift production, gauge readings, and equipment failures.
GOE: 06.02.11 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M3 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92923 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, or Kettle Operators and Tenders