A Simplified Commissioning Logic

Overview of Commissioning Stages

Obtain a clear
Appoint Commissioning Manager
definition of Scope
Pertinent to Documentation format, initial commissioning, Start-
and actual
up, Normal Operation, Shut-down, Training and Standard
requirement of the
Operating Procedures
commissioning team

PREPARE

Size and make-up of commissioning team

Develop team activities
Plan Develop training program
Document preparation, commissioning and
Standard Operating Procedures,

Establish format for check-out with construction

Factory Acceptance Testing
Check Build Cleaning
Punchlist
Fit internals & packing (pre-commissioning)

Handover and Change From Construction To Commissioning Team

Control Systems Manage Change to Scope

Complete Dry Checks

Leak Test
Commission on Safe Chemicals
Test New Equipment
IMPLEMENT Train
Complete HAZOP & Pre Start Up Safety
reviews

Commission on Process Chemicals with Vendors if necessary

Start-Up
Train Operations and Maintenance personal

Verify Plant and

Process
Products
Equipment
against Design and
Quality Parameters
Product

Plant has met acceptance criteria

CLOSE-OUT Handover Commissioning Documentation to Plant
Handover to Plant
Re-train personnel, re-issue Operating Procedures to
“as commissioned” status

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