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

• Download: Mind map available in HD quality on commissioningcoach.com

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!