Introduction

What and Why?

Definitions

Def: Project Phases

Engineering

Statement
of
Requireme
nts

FEED

Construction

Fabrication

Installation

Pre-Comm.?

Punch
Listing

Cold
Testing

Systems
Safe for
Energizing

Commissioni
ng

Punch
Listing

Discipline
Comm.

Systems
Comm.

Startup and
Operation

Major Eqpt.
Startup

Performanc
e Testing

Plant
Startup

Basis of
Design

Engineerin
g
Documents

Ready for
Safe
Operation

Def: System
Functional System: is the smallest individual group of
equipment and interconnections that can perform a unique
identifiable function in the plant.

Def: Systemization and Prioritization

the process of breaking down the plant into divisions and
subdivisions called systems and subsystems.

Def: Pre-Commissioning
Cold Checks
A list of checks and tests that are performed to ensure

proper construction and installation

The process of ensuring that the system can be declared

safe for energizing.

Def: Commissioning
Order or Authorize the Production of (Something)
Bring (Something Newly Produced) Into Working

Condition
Bring (Something Newly Produced) Into Working

Condition in a Documented Fashion.

Def: Commissioning

The term commissioning comes from shipbuilding. A

commissioned ship is one deemed ready for service. Before
being awarded this title, however, a ship must pass several
milestones. Equipment is installed and tested, problems are
identified and corrected, and the prospective crew is
extensively trained.

Def: Commissioning

The term commissioning comes from shipbuilding. A

commissioned ship is one deemed ready for service. Before
being awarded this title, however, a ship must pass several
milestones. Equipment is installed and tested, problems are
identified and corrected, and the prospective crew is
extensively trained.

Pre-Comm. Activities Overview

P&ID's conformity checks
Punch listing (issuing and verifying)
Water Flushing
Dewatering and Air Blowing
Piping reinstatement

Pre-Comm. Activities Overview cont.

Electrical continuity and current injection
Safety valves Bench Calibration
Chemical cleaning for compressor suction lines.
Molecular sieve loading
Lube oil flushing

Comm. Activities Overview

Hot/Energized Checks
System Function Testing
At the end of commissioning work:
No outstanding punch list A items
No open technical queries/MoC documents
System is ready for startup
HDPs are complete and ready for handover

Comm. Activities Overview

Samples of Commissioning Activities
Leak Testing of pipeworks
C&E Verification
Motor-solo runs
Hot loop checking
Systems function testing

Developing Commissioning Plan &

Strategy
Importance of agreeing on the acceptance criteria
Role of standardized pre-comm./comm. procedures set