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                          Project - Commissioning

 

 

Ross Francis Consulting can competently manage the complete handover from construction to operations for any new project regardless of size.  This is a critical time to establish the integrity of the plant for the long term.

Early planning during the construction phase and the preparation of an appropriate strategy for the plant commissioning. A strategy for a large project for example may have as it’s key premises :-

 

 

  • Divide the plant into manageable sub-systems

  • Arrange the sub-systems into a logical sequence

  • Assign target dates for the construction completion of each sub-systems

  • Progress commissioning in pre-determined phased sequence

  • Commissioned first support systems followed by process systems

 

 

Ross Francis Consulting assists with early planning and for complex projects prepares a commissioning manual covering all aspects.  This is purpose generated to suit the circumstances and will vary from project to project dependant on the plant configuration, contractual responsibilities of the parties and the requirements of the end user.

 

 

Although each project is unique a procedures manual may include following key sections :- introduction / purpose / structure, safety, isolations (testing & operations), confined space, environment, commissioning procedures, commissioning schedule, organisation, responsibilities & relationships, communication channels, handover, regulatory requirements, general procedures, vendor requirements, contacts etc.

 

 

Having determined the overall strategy and established procedures for all parties to follow the physical commissioning wok can then proceed on a phase basis.  Major phases may include :-

  • Phase 1 – Installed Testing - Normally the direct responsibility of the construction management company and / or the MEI contractors.  This includes installation checks, point-to-point checks, and system flushing and equipment rotation.

  • Phase 2 - System Checks - This critical phase would also be used as an opportunity for training of operators and maintenance personnel in the practical aspects of the new plant operation. 

  • Phase 3 - Production Dry and Wet Running.

  • Phase 4 - Performance Guarantee Testing.  Carried out at appropriate times during the final stages of production runs or final operations.

 

 

 
Contact Ross Francis Consulting now for further details: info@rossfrancis.com.au
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