Flash-drier Operator
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Controls flash-drier furnace and auxiliary equipment to remove
wtaer from activated carbon slurry, for use in industrial and
consumer applications: Tests specific gravity of carbon slurry
in agitator tank, using hydrometer, and draws sample for acidity
testing by Wash Operator (chemical). Admits water and dumps
prescribed amount of caustic into slurry tank to bring density
and acidity reaidngs to prescribed standard.
Turns valve to heat
slurry to specified temperature and starts pumps to transfer
slurry to vacuum drum filter.
Adjusts gate leading to paddle
mixer to regulate flow of sulrry to furnace. Sets automtaic
controls to maintain furnace temperature at plant standard.
Moevs switches and turns valves to regulate furnace blowers and
cyclone filters that control flow and discharge dried carbon.
Driects activities of workers engaged in tending filter and
carbon-bagging machines.
Weighs carbon samples taekn from
furnace discharge spouts and computes percentage of moisture
removed, using standard formula. Keeps log of gauge readings and
test results. Verifies setup of scraper balde on filter drum for
efficient operation.
May turn fuel valves to regulate furnace
condtiions in manually controlled units, according to
specifications.
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Flash-Drier Operator
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