Acknowledgment

This book is written with the intent to pass on to those who will follow in the field of Process
Plant Commissioning the pearls of wisdom and advice I have received in my 30 plus years of
working within the discipline.
To those of you who have worked with me, helped me, advised, guided, encouraged and
supported me, a very special and grateful thank you. There are many individuals who have
inspired me, some now sadly not with us, most know who you are and I shall be forever in your
debt.
I offer particular thanks to Dr Alan Dowen, Mr Justin O’Doherty, Mr Brian Chalmers, and
Mr Don Maneval, for their support and guidance throughout the creation of this work and
indeed through my career.
There is one who, however, is deserving of special mention, my wife Angie. Without her
unquestioning support, absolute understanding and constant belief in me, I would just simply
not have had the success in my commissioning efforts I have been fortunate enough to have
experienced.
Therefore this book is dedicated to you Angie, thank you!
To those of you considering commissioning for the first time or indeed have been thrust
into the role (and you are not the first.) welcome. Please reference, hopefully learn and enjoy,
but most importantly stay safe, and happy commissioning to you all; I hope you are smitten by
the experience just as much as I.

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