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CORPORATE PROCEDURE FOR SITE ACCEPTANCE

TEST (SAT)

DOC NO: CORP-ENG-PRC-008

(Formerly: IP-ENG-038)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

PURPOSE ............................................................................................. 3
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY.............................................................. 3
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................ 3
PROCEDURAL STEPS ......................................................................... 4
4.1 IDENTIFY SAT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 4
4.2 INCLUSION OF SAT(S) REQUIREMENTS IN EPIC SCOPE OF WORK (SOW) .. 4
4.3 PREPARE SAT(S) STRATEGY ............................................................................. 4
4.4 PREPARE PROJECT SPECIFIC SAT PROCEDURES DURING IHC ................... 4
4.5 PRE-REQUISITES OF AN SAT ............................................................................. 5
4.6 PERFORM SAT(S) ................................................................................................. 5
4.7 INFRASTRUCTURE AND CIVIL PROJECTS ........................................................ 6
REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS ........................................... 7
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................ 8
APPENDIX................................................................................................... 10
APPENDIX A - REVISION HISTORY LOG .................................................................... 10
APPENDIX B - LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................... 11
APPENDIX C - FLOWCHART........................................................................................ 12

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PURPOSE
This corporate Procedure is a supplement to Commissioning and Handover Procedure
CORP-ENG-PRC-005 and defines the process, interfaces, key deliverables and required
approvals for the planning, preparation, and execution of Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for
the projects executed by VP within QatarEnergy.

SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This Procedure applies to all capital engineering projects executed by VP within
QatarEnergy. It applies to onshore and offshore oil & gas production, processing and
transmission facilities, refinery, infrastructure and civil projects, and associated utilities and
auxiliaries.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT TEAM

• Assists with the development of the SAT requirements with support of the
contractor and vendors as appropriate.
• Assists with preparation of the strategy for SAT(s).
• Assists with preparation of project specific SAT Procedures.
• Assists with completion of SAT(s).
• Assists with preparation of the SAT Report(s).
• Coordinates distribution of documentation to the Commissioning Team and
Asset Holder for review and approval, as applicable.
• Ensures that necessary provisions for SAT(s) are made in the EPIC contract.

COMMISSIONING TEAM

• Assists performance of Plant SAT.

• Assists with preparing Plant SAT reports.
• Endorses Plant SAT reports.
• Prepares Equipment/System SAT Procedures.
• Leads development of SAT requirements and strategy.
• Leads performance of Equipment/System SAT(s).
• Leads development of Equipment/System SAT Report(s).

ASSET HOLDER

• Assists in developing SAT requirements and strategy.

• Assists in performing Equipment/System SAT(s).
• Approves Equipment/System SAT reports.
• Prepares Plant SAT Procedures.
• Leads performance of Plant SAT.
• Leads development of Plant SAT Reports.

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PROCEDURAL STEPS
A flowchart of the SAT process is included as Appendix C.
4.1 IDENTIFY SAT REQUIREMENTS
The Commissioning Team that is led by the Asset Holder team member shall lead identifying
the requirements of the various SATs during the FEED stage with full support of the Project
Team, contractor, and vendors.
The intent of the SAT is to demonstrate:

a. The Equipment, Systems and Plant operations meet the design intent
b. The safe operability of Equipment, Systems and Plant so that Operational
and Final handover can be made

These tests should include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. SATs for individual Equipment and Systems

b. Overall Plant SAT

4.2 INCLUSION OF SAT(S) REQUIREMENTS IN EPIC SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

The Project Team shall ensure inclusion of the agreed SAT requirements in the EPIC
(Implementation, Handover and Completion) SOW, as per the Project Execution Plan.
4.3 PREPARE SAT(S) STRATEGY
The Commissioning Team shall develop a strategy for the SATs during FEED and detailed
design (Implementation, Handover and Completion) with support from the Project Team.
This strategy will be a deliverable and should include as a minimum:

• Acceptance criteria
• Duration of each SAT
• Methodology
• Test parameters

4.4 PREPARE PROJECT SPECIFIC SAT PROCEDURES DURING IHC

The Commissioning Team/Asset Holder shall lead development of detailed SAT Procedures
specific to the project with support from the Project Team, contractor, and vendors. The
criteria for an acceptable SAT for Equipment, Systems and Plant shall be as defined and
agreed in the project-specific Commissioning Plan (refer to CORP-ENG-PRC-005).
These Procedures should include the following as a minimum:

• Acceptance criteria
• Duration of each SAT
• Data to be collected
• Methodology
• Parameters to be monitored
• Roles and responsibilities of parties involved in the test
• Test parameters
• Test report formats.
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4.5 PRE-REQUISITES OF AN SAT

The pre-requisites for SAT for any Equipment, System or Plant should be as listed below,
as a minimum:

• All Category ‘A’ Punch List Items are cleared

• All relevant operational tests are conducted
• Availability of vendor representative, if required
• Cause & Effect checks are tested and documented
• Check relevant FAT records (if any).
• Mechanical Completion Certificate is signed off
• Pre-commissioning activities successfully completed and documented in
relevant dossiers
• Relevant training is conducted
• SAT strategy and Procedure is approved

For the Plant SAT, the Pre-start-up Safety Review and plant start-up shall be completed
before the SAT.
4.6 PERFORM SAT(S)
4.6.1 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM SAT(S)

a. The Commissioning Team shall perform the Equipment and System SATs
as per the approved Procedures after their successful pre-commissioning,
with the full support of the Project Team, contractor, and vendors.
b. Generally, a 72-hour non-interrupted Equipment or System operation shall
be considered as a successful SAT.
c. The Performance Test should also be performed along with the SAT for
Equipment or Systems, if possible.
d. If the SAT fails, the Commissioning Team and Project Team shall jointly
identify the root cause and rectify the shortcomings with full support of the
Contractor and Vendors based on contractual agreements (in case of
design-related issues, Project team shall rectify). In such a case, the
Commissioning Team shall repeat the SAT after the necessary rectification
is carried out.
e. All relevant parties who witness the SAT (i.e., representatives of Asset
Holder, Commissioning Team, Project Team, Contractor, Vendor, etc.) shall
sign off the test records/logs at agreed intervals, as defined in the project
specific SAT Procedures.
f. The SAT information (i.e. log sheets, etc.) shall be collected by the
Commissioning Team with support of the Project Team, contractor, and
vendors.
g. The Commissioning Team shall prepare the SAT Report with the full
support of the Project Team, Contractor and Vendors.

4.6.2 PLANT SAT

a. After Start-up and Plant stabilization, the Asset Holder shall perform the
Plant SAT. They shall have full support of the Commissioning Team, Project

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Team, Contractor and Vendors. The criteria for an acceptable Plant SAT
shall be as defined and agreed in the project-specific Commissioning Plan.
A predefined, project-specific period (generally 72 hours) of non-interrupted
and stable Plant operation should be considered as a successful Plant SAT.
b. The Performance Test should also be performed along with the SAT, if
possible.
c. If the Plant SAT fails, the Asset Holder and Project Team shall jointly identify
the root cause and rectify the shortcomings with full support of the
Contractor and Vendors based on contractual agreements (in case of
design-related issues, Project team shall rectify). In such a case, the Asset
Holder shall repeat the SAT after the necessary rectification is carried out.
d. All relevant parties who witness the Plant SAT (i.e. representatives of Asset
Holder, Commissioning Team, Project Team, Contractor, Vendor, etc.) shall
sign off the test records/logs at agreed intervals, as defined in the project
specific SAT Procedures.
e. Once the Plant SAT is successful, the information (i.e. log sheets, etc.) shall
be collected by the Asset Holder with support of the Project Team,
Commissioning Team, Contractor and Vendors.
f. The Asset Holder shall prepare and approve the Plant SAT Report with full
support of the Project Team, Commissioning Team, contractor, and
vendors.
g. After a successful Plant SAT, the Plant Performance Test should be
implemented in accordance with CORP-ENG-PRC-010 Procedure for
Performance Test.

4.7 INFRASTRUCTURE AND CIVIL PROJECTS

Depending on the scope of commissioning activities, Infrastructure and Civil Projects may
have reduced requirements for preparation and testing. Details on the preparation and
testing requirements are developed in the project-specific Commissioning Plan. Refer to
Section 9.0 of CORP-ENG-PRC-005 – Procedure for Commissioning & Handover for related
guidelines.

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REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

TABLE 1: REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

Internal/External
Document Document
Document Title Document (if
Number Referencing
any)

Corporate Procedure for Project CORP-ENG-PRC-

Internal Sideways
Stage Gate Approval Process 001

Corporate Procedure for Project CORP-ENG-PRC-

Internal Sideways
Commissioning and Handover 005

Corporate Procedure for CORP-ENG-PRC-

Internal Sideways
Performance Test 010

Note 1: Corresponding new QatarEnergy management system document numbering

terminology for old QP level documents are provided above as reference.
Note 2: The old QP document numbers referred herein this document will be updated as
per the Quality Management Refresh project requirements and with new QatarEnergy
logo and new document number at an appropriate time.

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DEFINITIONS
TABLE 2: KEY TERMS DEFINED

Term Definition

Asset Holder Directorate / Department operating the facilities. In case of

Development/Redevelopment projects also VU is asset holder for
the reservoir.

Category ‘A’ Punch Punch List item that will prevent the safe operation of the
List Item Equipment, System or Plant and may jeopardise personnel or
environment. Such items, as agreed, shall be cleared before the
Equipment, System or Plant can progress to the next stage of the
Commissioning and Handover phase.

Category ‘B’ Punch Punch List item that will not endanger the safe operation of the
List Item Equipment, System or Plant or personnel and/or environment.
Such items, as agreed, can be carried over to the next stage and
may be cleared later.

Commissioning Phase of the project after Pre-Commissioning to dynamically

verify the functioning and operation of the Equipment or
System(s) in accordance with specified requirements, to achieve
stabilized operation of relevant Equipment or Systems) and carry
out Site Acceptance Tests, as applicable. For the Plant, the
commissioning activity is termed as Ready for Start-up.

Commissioning Team established to facilitate the Commissioning and Handover

Team process as described in Section 4.2.1 in CORP-ENG-PRC-005.

Contractor Party engaged by QatarEnergy to perform works or services

under a contract.

Equipment Item that may be part of a System and be commissioned

independently, however, it may or may not be operated
independently.

Handover Transfer of responsibility for Equipment, System or Plant from

the Project Team to the Asset Holder.

Mechanical Completion and documentation of inspection and testing of

Completion workmanship and materials, to prove and validate the complete
and correct execution of construction or modification, in
accordance with the AFC documents.

Plant Overall facilities constructed/revamped under a project

comprising of various Equipment and/or Systems.

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Pre-Commissioning Phase of the project before Mechanical Completion and prior to

Commissioning in which the operational status and functioning of
the Equipment, System(s) or Plant is validated as acceptable.
This includes initial inspections, tests, checks, etc.

Procedure Specified way to carry out an activity or process.

Project Manager QatarEnergy person from VP Directorate who has overall

responsibility for the execution of projects assigned to the
Division.

Project Team Team members in the VP Directorate responsible for the

management and execution of the project.

Shall Mandatory action or requirement.

Should Preferred course of action.

Start-up Stage at which process fluid is introduced into the Plant. It is

defined as operation of all the facilities under the project. It can
only be performed once Commissioning of all associated utilities
and auxiliaries and Pre-Commissioning activities of the Plant
have been completed and accepted by the Asset Holder.

System Stand-alone facility or utility, associated with a Plant, which can

be commissioned and may be operated independently. For
Infrastructure and Civil projects, such as roads, etc., a System
may represent a facility in a specific package or milestone for a
phased completion and handover.

Vendor Principal manufacturer of a specific product, equipment, or

material.

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX A - REVISION HISTORY LOG

TABLE 3: REVISION HISTORY LOG

Revision Number: 01 Date: 22/03/2022

Item Revised Revision Description Page No.

IP-ENG-038 Rev Issued for Use. All

A1. Nov 2009

IP-ENG-038 Rev Fast-Track update to only reflect the new organizational All
A1.2. Sept 2015 changes.

CORP-ENG- A new corporate level document was introduced as a part All

PRC-008 Rev.00 of “Tatweer- QatarEnergy Project Management
May’ 2018 Transformation Project” to describe the process of Site
Acceptance Test (SAT)

CORP-ENG- Document converted to QatarEnergy document template All

PRC-008 Rev.01 as per EPPF Quality Management Refresh project
March 2022 transition plan for “simplification” of QMS documents

Remarks:
Nil.

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APPENDIX B - LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

TABLE 4: LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation Description

EPIC Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Commissioning

FEED Front End Engineering Design

SAT Site Acceptance Test

SOW Scope of Work

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APPENDIX C – FLOWCHART – SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST (SAT)

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