COMMISSIONING PLAN SUMMARY

This document outlines the basic completion priority and philosophy from which
comprehensive completion planning, resource allocation and work sequencing can be
developed for the project.
“Completion(s)” as used in this document refers to the systematic inspection and testing of
components, sub-systems and systems of the Rig and their preparation for hand-over to the
Operations Group.
Completion inspection and test does not encompass those line inspections associated with
construction and line QA/QC other than the verification that those elements have been
performed.

Completion activities for the Unit can be considered to fall into the following distinct phases:

• Construction Completion (by discipline, sub-system)

• Pre-commissioning (by sub-system)

A sub-system will be considered Mechanically Complete when these two aforementioned

activities have been successfully performed.

• Onshore Commissioning (by sub-system and system)

• Pre-departure sea trials
• Offshore Commissioning (by sub-system and system)

When Commissioning of a system is complete it is handed-over to the care custody and

control of the Operations Group. In special cases it is possible for a system (or sub-system)
to be temporarily handed over on delivery from the Conversion Yard where its operation is
required for the delivery voyage, but which will be subject to a further element of offshore
commissioning.

• Start-up (Unit)
• Performance Testing and Final acceptance (Unit)

The purpose of these categorizations is to provide clear milestones to allow rapid assessment
of the completion status of the Unit, and to provide easily distinguished lines of responsibility
between the respective parties. The goal is that at departure from the conversion yard:

• All sub-systems will be Mechanically Complete.

• Systems that cannot be completed until the Unit is on location will be “onshore
commissioning complete.
• All other systems will be fully commissioned.

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COMPLETION MANAGEMENT

It is of fundamental importance to complete as much commissioning as practically possible

prior to sail-away from the construction yard.
To permit the efficient usage of onshore commissioning time, construction and
commissioning activities are to be planned and sequenced to provide priority to:

• Automation Commissioning and Loop Testing: representing the single longest

integrated commissioning activity to be performed
• LV Power Distribution: early provision of LV power to other systems is essential to
allow work to proceed effectively
• Instrument Air Distribution: required for much instrument loop testing, and for control
air.
• Running of Generators: load testing, commissioning and provision of 13.8kv
• Power Distribution: to enable commissioning of the electrical system and rotation
tests for machinery
• Drilling systems: to enable commissioning of drilling systems.

The completion sequence is initiated by establishing “groups” of systems and sub-system with
a descending criticality rating for the start of commissioning activities. The development of a
comprehensive planning document will depend upon many factors, including:

• Delivery of “long lead” items

• Resources at the construction yard

The base case is that the completion work scope is managed and performed by the conversion
yard or in part by their appointed and approved sub-contractor; with contingencies in place
to allow the owner to take over selected work elements in a timely manner as a fall back in
case performance proves to be unsatisfactory.

This method is considered the most practical for the following reasons:

• The responsibility of the Contractor can clearly be defined as the required completion
status at departure from the conversion yard, which will normally be the completion
of Unit onshore commissioning.
• The management of interference between parallel construction, pre-commissioning
and commissioning activities will come under one authority, for which they will be
held responsible.
• HSE risks are focused under one authority

Following delivery from the Yard the responsibility and management for the remaining
elements of completion work will pass to the owner, and their Completion Teams
System and sub-system boundary definitions must be sympathetic to the most efficient
commissioning sequence for the Unit. This is to avoid the necessity of “partial completion”

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or “temporary release under permit” of elements within a sub-system which dilutes
management control.
The following sub-paragraphs describe definitions of the various phases of the completions
work.

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
Construction Completion is reached when all construction activities have been completed,
checked and approved, and wherein no serious defect (“A” punch item) remains active, and
a manageable number of lesser deficiencies (“B” punch items) remain to be cleared.
Construction Completion is a defined point for each discipline within a sub-system, and
thence after (when all constituent disciplines are complete) for the sub-system, then for the
system when all sub systems are complete.
The inspection and verification process is recorded by the completion of “A” check sheets.
Achievement of Construction Completion status in a discipline is denoted by the issuance of
a discrete certificate. When all discipline certificates are in place, then the sub-system
Construction Completion certificate is issued.

Examples of construction completion activities are:

Mechanical Visual Inspection

Internal inspection of vessels & tanks
Alignment
Hot oil flushing
Bolt Tensioning
Dimensional control
Preservation
Electrical Visual inspection
Insulation and continuity checks
Earthing checks
Preservation
Instrumentation Calibration of Instruments prior to installation
Visual inspection
Insulation & continuity checks of cables
Cleaning, flushing, pressure leak testing of pneumatic and
hydraulic tubing
Hot oil flushing of instrument tubing
Preservation

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Piping Foreign body removal
Check of pipe supports
Line walk
Flushing
Hot oil flushing
Chemical cleaning
Pressure testing
Drying
Bolt tensioning
Reinstatement
Insulation
Flow and service coding
HVAC Visual inspection
Cleaning of ductwork
Leak testing of ductwork
Alignment checks
Flow coding
Spatial Painting complete
Insulation
Outfitting complete
Signage
Structure NDE complete
QC Records complete
Dimensional checks
Faring
Coating
Insulation
QA Engineering drawings at “Approved” status with minor field
changes “red-lined”
Operating & maintenance manuals
Certification verification

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PRE-COMMISSIONING

Pre-commissioning activities occur between Construction Completion and Commissioning,

and are recorded by “B” check sheets. On a case by case basis and subject to strict permit
control, pre-commissioning can commence in a discipline once that discipline Construction
Complete certificate is in place but before the sub-system as a whole is complete.
The completion of all pre-commissioning within a sub-system is denoted by the issuance of a
further discrete certificate.

Examples of Pre-commissioning activities are:

• Adjustment of control, alarm & shutdown settings
• Loop tests
• Function testing of control systems
• Function testing of safety devices
• Rotational “kick” tests
• Charging with lubricating oil & Fuel
• Insulation testing of generators, transformers, motors, panels, distribution boxes etc
• Battery preparation

MECHANICAL COMPLETION
Mechanical Completion is the point wherein a sub-system or system is deemed to be ready
for dynamic commissioning. By definition, at this point all construction inspection (“A” check
sheets) and pre-commissioning activities (“B” checks sheets) are complete, approved and
signed and the Construction and Pre-commissioning Complete certificates are in place.
There is no discrete certificate to denote Mechanical Completion. It is rather a recognizable
and convenient term used to define the completion status of a system or sub-system.

COMMISSIONING

Commissioning occurs after Mechanical Completion status has been achieved.

Commissioning activities lead to the completion of “C” check sheets, and consist of dynamic
testing and adjustment of consolidated systems to confirm their functionality and fitness for
purpose prior to the Start-Up of the Unit.

Examples of commissioning activities are:

• Load testing of generators
• Capacity Testing of Compressors
• Load & slew testing of cranes

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• Temperature rise checks of running equipment
• Control tests under running conditions
• SAT’s (Site Acceptance Tests)

The completion of all commissioning activities within a system will be defined by the issuance
of a Commissioning Complete certificate.

COMMISSIONING PLAN

1. INTRODUCTION

• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning plan is the document which defines the
activities, tasks and documents encompassing the Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning effort for the Rig and also identifies the contractor’s roles and
responsibilities.
• It is intended to be used on and ongoing basis by the Contractor and the project as a
guide for their participation in the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning effort.
• As such, the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning plan will be developed as a
reference to contain the documentation, forms and samples that will be needed by
the various Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning surveyors and the Rig project team
members involved with commissioning.
• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning manuals will be updated on an as needed
basis. The plan will be approved by the “Project Manager” initially and will be further
developed under the direction of the Commissioning Manager.

2. PURPOSE

• The purpose of this document is to define the procedures, responsibilities and

reporting requirements to commission the Rig and its equipment.

3. OBJECTIVES

• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning provides a method to properly manage the

installation and testing of the equipment in an organized, safe and efficient manner.

• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks provide a method for recording all

documenting the installation and startup of equipment and systems.

• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning will demonstrate that the installed equipment

and structures meets contractual, operational and regulatory obligations.

• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning contributes to the knowledge of the

personnel with the operation and maintenance of the equipment.

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 • The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning will establish operation and maintenance
platforms

4. SCOPE

• This document applies to the Rig being constructed or modified.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document surveyors will in conjunction with the shipyard develop the Commissioning
& Pre-Commissioning procedures and execution of the stated tasks.

• Data personnel are responsible for assisting the document surveyors in the
development of the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks, the organization of
the program and the technical accuracy and quality of the tasks for all systems.

• Personnel (Electrical, Mechanical) who are tasked with the execution of the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks are responsible to ensure that all
manufacturer or vendor representatives who are carrying out Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning tasks follow all policies and procedures.

• The Commissioning Manager has the responsibility to ensure that they are done in a
safe and reliable manner.

6. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• All responsible personnel are to insure that the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning
tasks and operations meet all of the requirements of all the policies and procedures
and that they are done in a safe manner.

• The shipyard “Permit to Work System” is to be used during the execution of all
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks.

• Additional safety equipment and measures will be put in place to compensate for
safety systems, which are temporarily unavailable.

• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Manager must carry out a risk assessment
before any task is started.

• The relevant Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Manager must hold a pre job
meeting with personnel involved in each Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task.

• All non-essential personnel must be removed from the area before starting a
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task, which requires the load or pressure test of

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 an equipment or system. Adequate notices must be given and access to restricted
areas must be controlled.

• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Manager is responsible for the execution of a

commission task and must inform and liaise with the shipyard and safety officer to
ensure the tasks are done in a safe manner and that all personnel are informed.

7. COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

• The following sections provide definitions and procedures to aid in the development
and organization of the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning plan.
• Identification and Classification

• All Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks shall be classified using the S.F.I or
index coding number including equipment name identification for that task.
• The file name of the Microsoft document created for the Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning task shall follow the normal of all equipment as laid out in the index
for commission books.

8. RECORDING AND DOCUMENTATION

• All Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks and related control documents shall be
developed in Microsoft Excel using standard template documents.

• All Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks and related control documents shall be
given the frequency for installation verification, typically HT for hot testing, SFT for site
functional testing, SIT for systems Integration testing and OPT for operational testing.

• All Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks and related control documents shall be
printed and placed in the working set of Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning manual
binders in correct order.

• The manuals are to be organized by code and dividers placed between main systems.
An index of systems, an index of system names with code is to be maintained in the
front of the manual.

• Man power requirements are to be clearly detailed in all Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning tasks Factory Acceptance

• Tests (FATs) are to be taken into consideration when developing Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning tasks to avoid duplication of work and effort. The developer of the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task should determine if a FAT has been
conducted on and equipment and include a copy of the completed test document in
the Commissioning & Pre Commissioning manual.

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 • An electronic copy of every Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task and related
control documents shall be sent for review and input.

• A copy of the controlled Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task shall be used when
performing the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task.
• This document is to be used for control and recording of all comments and necessary
readings, test charts certificates and signatures. The completed document shall be
returned for input in the Database and filing in the Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning manual.

9. PROJECT PLANNING

• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning schedule is to be developed in a Project

Management Program. All Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks are to be given
to the project Planner for inclusion if the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning
schedule.

10. COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING STAGES

• Sub-systems and equipment may form an integral part of a system that it is not easy
to completely function or load test if without the remaining system. To allow for the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning process to begin at an early stage, the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning of equipment is divided into stages defined
below.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• The FAT document will describe the scope of testing. This will describe what part of
vendor supplied equipment is tested at the factory, as well as what is not tested at the
factory (items that cannot be verified at the factory, but must be tested at site).
• All test procedures will have an identifiable cause (control input or condition) and a
predicted result. Non conformances will be noted, with a definition of whether a non-
conformance will terminate the FAT operations.
• For the defined scope of testing by (feature), a set of test procedures will be defined,
having the conditions for success/failure of each procedure defined. These test results
will be defined in measurable terms.
• The device under test must demonstrate a safe startup, i.e. an application of utility
power to the device, the device must assume a predicable safe operating condition
(do nothing). This is required for safe function testing at the shipyard.
• The device under test must demonstrate safe shutdown. I.e. when loss of utility power
to the device occurs, the device must assume a predictable safe static condition.
• After demonstrating the ability of the device under test to be forced to a predictably
“safe” condition, the application specific functions of the FAT would be completed.
Failure of the “safety tests” to achieve predicted states would be grounds for general
failure of the FAT.

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11. INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

• Installation verification is a procedure to determine that the equipment has been

correctly installed from a mechanical, & Electrical, and controls standpoint. It also
identifies the required utility power necessary to operate. Items such as hydraulic
circuit cleanliness, Electrical power quality, and barge air supply cleanliness and
lubricity, etc.

12. HOT CHECK OR HOT TESTING

• The Hot Check or Hot Test is the first test of an installed system, in which it is verified
that the system can be powered up and down safely. This level of testing does not
address any functional testing outside of powering the system up with Electrical, air,
and hydraulic power. This test also verifies the ability of the system to respond
correctly to an Emergency Shutdown command or input.

13. SITE FUNCTIONAL TESTING (SFT)

• The FAT testing approach is followed, inclusive of test procedures identified as not in
the scope of the FAT. This level of testing is not designed to establish performance
evaluations, but to ensure that the equipment has been installed in a manner allowing
correct and predicable functional responses. The purpose of the SFT is to perform
testing at site that could not be performed at vendor location, as well as confirming
site functional behavior is the same as FAT results.

14. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TESTING (SIT)

• The systems integration testing is a repeat of the Site Functional Test, ensuring that
any network interfaces are correctly matched between the device under test, and the
integrating system. This level of testing will not allow performance testing (at full
operating speed/load) for safety reasons.
• The purpose of the SIT is to perform testing of the equipment through the final control
integration network. The scope of the SIT is not to fully repeat the SFT, but to
demonstrate correctness of control integration network interfaces (hardware and
software interfaces).

15. OPERATIONAL TESTING (OPT)

• The operational testing is conducted to verify that the Rig will perform all operations
successfully as per contractual requirements, “Certifying Authority” requirements and
“Operators” standards. Operational testing will be carried out under integrated
operation with all safety systems an

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16. SPECIAL FEATURE TESTING

• For special features outside of the actions above, the Vendor will submit a feature list
with the necessary test procedures and predicted results for evaluation at the site or
during operational testing.

17. SYSTEM CONTROL COVER SHEET

• A control cover sheet is to be made for each system to be commissioned. The control
cover sheet is to include a description of the system and a list of the sub systems or
equipment.
• Each sub system or equipment is to be listed along with the current status Open /
Closed / Partial and a space for general comments and date completed. A section
shall be included for maintaining a status, deficiencies or failures and for acceptance
signatures.
• Each sub system, assembly or equipment identified as part of or comprising the main
system shall have a control cover sheet. Each sub system control cover sheet shall
include a description of the sub system, the parent system to which it belongs, a list
of the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks required along with their file name.
• A section shall be included for maintaining a status, deficiencies or failures and for
acceptance signatures, Control cover sheets will show clearly the detailed manpower
requirements.

18. SYSTEM DRAWING OR DIAGRAM

• A system drawing or diagram provides a very good means for identifying and
controlling Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks.
• Each system is to have a corresponding one line drawing or diagram showing the
system and components. This will normally be an existing drawing or equipment
diagram. When no suitable drawing exists, the user should make up a simple block
diagram showing the various components to be included in the Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning plan.
• The system drawing is used as the control document. The sub systems on the drawing
are ticked off using a black marker. These will represent the sub systems for which
individual Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks completed.

• Each sub system or component is also to have a drawing or diagram showing the unit
or system.

19. WITNESSING OF COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING

The acceptance of all Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks must be witnessed and
signed off by the appropriate parties. The following parties shall be included:

• Owner/Contractor
• Contractor – Company man
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 • Regulatory Body
• Vendor

The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task shall clearly indicate which parties need to
witness and sign the task.

20. COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING DEFICIENCIES:

• In general all deficiencies or failures should be resolved immediately or as quickly as

possible so that the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Task can be completed and
the system accepted.
• Any deficiency, which prevents the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning from being
completed, must be recorded on the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task.
• Some non-critical failures that cannot be fixed immediately may be left open at the
end of the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Task. Therefore, it is possible to
accept a system even though some component may have failed.
• It is the responsibility of the defined acceptance signatories to determine together
whether a failure warrants immediate repair before acceptance or not.
• Non critical failures must not degrade the safety of the operation nor prevent the
effective operation of the overall system.
• All failures must be noted on the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning task. In those
cases where the failure constitutes a repair job, full particulars of the job entered and
submitted for completion.

21. IDENTIFICATION OF FAILURES

• It is important to identify what constitutes a failure. Therefore is very important when
writing Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks that the inspection or test
identifies the function of the component or system and when this system or
component is in failure mode.
• The user should also create a deficiency report in the Deficiency Report Database and
notifies appropriate persons.

22. COMPLETION DEFINITION

The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning of a system is complete when:
• All the stops listed on the task are completed satisfactorily, with the exception of an
acceptable number of non-critical failure items.
• All acceptance signatories have signed off all of the Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning tasks.

• All testing equipment has been removed and the system and equipment has been
returned to normal operating status.
• The system is clean, free of debris, tools, and any other material that could jeopardize
the safety of personnel or operation of the system.

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 • The system is in a completion status such that there is no remaining work to be done
which will affect the equipment that has been commissioned.
• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning documentation has been completed and all
required information recorded.
• The job or jobs have been closed out and all information recorded.

23. INSTALLATION VERIFICATION

• Mechanical Installation Survey – This task confirms that the equipment has been
mechanically fitted properly to foundations and fixtures. This task should consist of a
check list of dimensions, tolerances, and orientations, along with fields to record said
measurements Tolerances should be indicated with the criteria to indicate that it is
within vendor limits, as well as comments.

• Electrical Installation Survey – This task confirms that the equipment has been
electrically terminated properly to high voltage, low voltage, instrument, and control
cabling.

• This task should consist of a check list of terminal block items, identifications to vendor
interface drawings, and the Electrical voltage properties, resistance impedance
tolerances, along with fields to record said measurements. Tolerances should be
indicated with the criteria to indicate that it is within vendor limits, as well as
comments.

• Hydraulic installation Survey – This task confirms that the equipment has been
hydraulically terminated properly to hydraulic or self-contained hydraulic power
sources / piping. This task should consist of a checklist for measurements of hydraulic
fluid cleanliness, hydraulic flow and pressure tolerances (pressure ratings), along with
fields to record surveyed information. Tolerances should be indicated with the criteria
to indicate that it is within vendor limits, as well as comments.

• Pneumatic Installation Survey – This task confirms that the equipment has been
pneumatically terminated properly to pneumatic sources / piping. This task should
consist of a check list for air quality and dryer / lubrication requirements, along with
fields to record surveyed information. Tolerances should be indicated with the criteria
to indicate that it is within vendor limits, as well as comments.

• Utility Water Installation Survey – This task confirms that the equipment has been
terminated properly to water sources / piping, along with criteria to verify that
temperature, flow, cleanliness meets vendor limits, along with fields to record
surveyed information and comments.

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24. HOT CHECK / POWER – UP TESTING

• Equipment Interface Survey – This task is to ensure that the equipment is connected
to utility power sources in a manner to allow it to be powered up safely.
• Safety Requirements - for powering up the equipment under test – List of Milestones
necessary to begin powering up the equipment under test.
• Environmental Requirements - for powering up the equipment under test – List of
Milestones necessary to begin powering up the equipment under test.
• Operational Requirements - for powering up the equipment under test – List of
Milestones necessary to begin powering up the equipment under test.
• External Equipment Dependencies Requirements - for powering up the equipment
under test – List of equipment to be operating prior to powering up the equipment
under test.
• Power up test – Task to prove safe operating state upon application of utility power.
• ESD test – Task to prove ability to shutdown equipment via ESD inputs.
• Utility loss test – Task to prove safe shut down upon loss of partial and total utility
power loss.

25. SITE FUNCTION TESTING

• The Site Function Test procedures will be generated from the vendor FAT procedures.

26. SYSTEMS INTEGRATION TESTING

• The Systems Integration Test procedures will be generated from the SFT procedures.

27. OPERATIONAL TESTING

• The following tests shall be performed to establish performance baselines and

evaluate against predicted speed of operation:

• Validate correct operation of external safety interlocks – each interlock described as a

test process, with a pass / fail / comment entry.

• Validate full and correct extent of mechanical travel and speed under load – each
motion described as a test process, with a pass / fail / comment entry.

• Validate Internal sequencing / inhibiting actions (i.e. slowing / stopping at defined

location, make / break connection, energize/ (i.e. energize magnets, etc.) with each
action described as a test process, with a pass / fail / comment entry.

• Validate Special Features of the system with each feature described as a test process
with a pass / fail / comment entry.

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28. GOALS

The goals for the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning are to confirm the functional
readiness of all the Equipment and systems by:

• Maximizing the safety of all personnel.

• Defining the activities, tasks and documents which are needed for commissioning.

• Identifying the roles and responsibilities in Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning for

all members of the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning surveyors and the Rig project
teams.
• Fully function testing each module or where possible equipment prior to being put on
the Rig, as fully as the module or individual equipment design allows.
• Having complete systems in place prior to commissioning.
• Minimizing duplication of work.
• Achieving these goals will require careful planning and coordination between various
facets of the Project. This is best accomplished by integrating the Commissioning &
Pre-Commissioning personnel into the project teams as fully as practical and as early
as possible and by establishing dialog with the design team, construction and
operations, all of whom will be responsible for activities, tasks or documents which
come under commissioning.

29. STRATEGIES

• Start pre-Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning as the systems become available at

the module fabricators or vendor/manufacturing facilities.
• Review the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning procedures and use them to
separate out module Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning from integration
commissioning.

30. DEFINITIONS

• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning is the group effort by all members of the

Commissioning and project teams to complete the activities , tasks and documents
require to prepare the Rigs operating systems for full scale operation. The following
activities, tasks and documents and required to commission the Rigs facilities.
• The Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks consist of preparation and execution
items which are divided into four (4) distinct work phases as follows:

31. PREPARATION

Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Planning (Work Phase A)

This is the effort put for the during the design phase of the project to plan and prepare
for the actual field Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning work. Typical tasks included in
this phase are as follows:

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 • Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Packages Development
• Operating Manuals Development
• Training Requirements Development
• Regulatory Requirements Development
• Communications Network Development
• Mechanical Completion Execution Plan Development
• Rig Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Execution Plan Development
• Integration Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Execution Plan Development

32. EXECUTION

Mechanical Completion (Work Phase B)

This phase is sometimes known as “construction verification or pre commissioning” and

is the final stage of construction completion where the facilities are mechanically
completed as per design and includes checking and testing components, loops and
equipment prior to operating systems being ready for commissioning. Typical testing
checks are:

• Hydro testing, cleaning and flushing of piping

• Checks for correct installation of equipment
• Cold alignment of rotating equipment
• Cable continuity and loop checks
• Motor rotational tests
• Flow sheet checks
• Cleanliness checks

Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning (Work Phase C)

This phase which may occur at various locations is the process of converting the facilities
form a state of mechanical completion to a proven state of desired operability. For each
system, each individual piece of equipment is commissioned individually with a
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning checklist prepared for each.

Once each piece of equipment is commissioned, the system as a whole is commissioned

with a Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning checklist and procedures will include such
items as:

• Instrument calibration
• Final hot alignment of rotating equipment
• Carrying out load / no load tests
• Verifying the interface of equipment with Electrical, instrument and control systems.
• Final loop checks
• Performing functional tests on operating systems
• Identifying deficiencies which were not predicted during design.

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 Startup (Work Phase D)

This involves bringing the facilities to its designed operating conditions through the
introduction of operating media in the equipment in a gradual and safe manner. Certain
uncompleted tasks from the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning phase, which require
actual operating media, are also performed during startup.

A list of items associated with each of these four (4) Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning
work phases is shown in section entitled “Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning tasks” and
are defined and illustrated by examples in the appendices.

The following terms are defined and used as indicated:

Approve – To ratify, confirm or accept as satisfactory.

Responsible - Accountable for seeing that the subject activity is properly completed
through all work steps (preparation, distribution, approval, etc.)

• Prepare - To provide or make documents required by the subject task.

• Support - To assist in the execution of a task.

• Obtain - To procure or gain possession of, such as ‘obtain” permits.

• Consult - To ask advice of.

• Inform - To communicate with, such as receives copy of documents.

33. COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING TASKS

• DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMISSIONING & PRE-

COMMISSIONING PLAN TO BE USED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE PROJECT TEAM.

• DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A SYSTEM CHART WHICH WILL SERVE AS THE

DOCUMENT, WHICH IDENTIFIES ALL THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS WHICH COMPRISE THE
RIG.

• Development of Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning check lists packages which will

be used to identify the entire test and or checks required to be verify that all
equipment is installed properly, commissioned and ready for startup. These check lists
will be incorporated into the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning database program
so that the appropriate test and /or checks and be verified and tracked prior to startup
any specific system.

34. COMMISSIONING & PRE-COMMISSIONING MANUALS

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 The individual Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning manuals are as follows:

• Development and maintenance of the Rig Marine Equipment list which will enable
the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all marine equipment on
the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and Commissioning & Pre-
Commissioning must be performed.
• Development and maintenance of the Regulatory and Safety Equipment list which will
enable the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all regulatory and
safety equipment on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning must be performed.
• Development and maintenance of the Mechanical Equipment list which will enable
the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all mechanical equipment
on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and Commissioning &
Pre-Commissioning must be performed.
• Development and maintenance of the Electrical Equipment List which will enable the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all Electrical equipment on the
Rig for which completion must be verified and Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning
must be performed.
• Development and maintenance of the Drilling Equipment list which will enable the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all mechanical equipment on
the Rig

For which mechanical, Electrical and instrumentation completion must be verified and
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning must be performed.
• Development and maintenance of the Lifting and Handling Equipment list which will
• enable the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all mechanical
• equipment on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and
• Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning must be performed.

35. SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

• Development and maintenance of the Vendor Shop Inspection Verification which will
enable the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify and verify that all
vendor shop inspection work has been conducted and all outstanding vendor items
have been completed for a specific system prior to beginning commissioning.

• Development and maintenance of the Piping Line List which will enable the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all lines associated with a
specific system on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified prior to
the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning of that system on the platform.

• Development and maintenance of the Hydro Testing Plan which outlines how, when
and who will perform the hydro testing required. This plan will also address how
flushing and special cleaning will be handled.

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 • Development and maintenance of the Electrical Cable and Equipment Lists which will
enable the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all Electrical
equipment on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning must be performed.

• Development and maintenance of the Instrumentation Equipment Lists which will

enable the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all instrument
equipment on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning must be performed.

• Development and maintenance of the Mechanical Equipment Lists which will enable
the Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning team to identify all mechanical equipment
on the Rig for which mechanical completion must be verified and Commissioning &
Pre-Commissioning must be performed.

• Development of a Safety Plan and Work Permit strategy for use in coordinating the
Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning effort with the ongoing construction and
installation of the Rigs equipment.

36. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION PUNCH LIST

• Development and maintenance of Pre Commissioning & Commissioning

recommendations punch list.
• The purpose of these procedures is to provide guidelines for the efficient review,
approval and execution of punch list items developed during construction of the
project.

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