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Mini Training Course on Plant Commissioning

Jun 3, 2025

Commissioning Mini Training Course - Part 1

Introduction

  • Speaker: Thas Stuner
  • Role: Founder of commissioningcoach.com, commissioning manager, and commissioning engineer
  • Course Overview:
    • 10-part video mini training course for commissioning newbies
    • Focus on nine key elements for successful plant commissioning
    • Applicable to various plant types: petrochemical, refinery, power station, water treatment

Nine Key Elements of Successful Plant Commissioning

  1. Planning

    • Essential for safe and timely commissioning
  2. Mechanical Completion (MC)

    • Transition from construction team to commissioning team
    • First major task: P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) check
    • Verification of field construction against specifications
  3. Pre-Commissioning

    • Involves cleaning processes such as:
      • Blowing and flushing of pipes
      • Mechanical cleaning of vessels and tanks
      • No-load test runs of motors
  4. Commissioning

    • Includes utilities introduction and various tests:
      • Dry running trials
      • Hot running trials
      • Safe fluid dynamic testing
      • Process fluid tests
  5. Startup

    • Gradual ramp-up to full operational capacity
  6. Initial Operation

    • Optimize the entire plant in preparation for performance testing
  7. Performance Test

    • Critical phase to demonstrate that the plant meets specifications under normal operating conditions
  8. Post Commissioning

    • Reduced commissioning staff handles punch points
    • Importance of allowing adequate time for post commissioning activities

Additional Resources

Summary

  • Key elements of successful plant commissioning have been named and ordered.
  • Next lesson will focus on the first key element, Planning.
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Closing

  • Thank you for watching!