A complete, well planned and accurately documented commissioning effort is one of the key factors that can contribute to a trouble free start-up and smooth transition to a production unit manufacturing to full design rate and within product specification.
The Commissioning System File
Many documents will be compiled within the prepare phase of commissioning preparation, a system is required to manage the documents produced. My methodology incorporates the use of a file, per commissioning system to house these documents, a typical file table of contents is provided below.
System P&ID's
Decontamination procedure & isolation register
System cleaning procedures
Hazard Study and actions
Equipment Check Sheets, off and on site checks
System Punch lists
Action upon Alarm Sheet
Handover Certificate Construction/Maintenance to Commissioning
Project documentation check sheet prior to introduction of safe chemicals
Safe Chemical Commissioning authorization and Pre-commissioning Procedures
Leak Test Checklist and Procedures
Instrument Check Sheet
Motor Check Sheet
Interlock check procedures
Emergency Shut Down System check procedures
DCS sequence test procedures
Relief Stream Check Sheets
Critical Insulation Checks
Critical Gasket Installation Checks
Lubrication Check Sheet
PSSR, Plant Check-out prior to introduction of Hazardous Chemicals
Documentation Requirements for Ongoing Maintenance Group
Authority to Introduce Process Chemicals, check sheet & Certificate
