Commissioning and Startup Training Curriculum

Mod 1 - Framework

Module from the Commissioning and Startup Training Curriculum curriculum.

Module 1 — Commissioning Framework & Phases · Learning Objectives · 1. Define the commissioning life cycle from mechanical completion through care/custody handover. · 2. Differentiate precommissioning, commissioning, and startup activities and their gate criteria. · 3. Organize unit battery limits into commissioning systems and subsystems for staged turnover. · 4. Identify roles of owner, EPC, vendor, and operations during each phase. · 5. Apply phase-gate checklists to control risk and sequencing. · Commissioning Phases

Phase	Key Activities	Typical Owner
Construction	Erect, weld, paint, insulation	EPC / Construction
Mechanical Completion (MC)	Walkdowns, punch lists, A-items cleared	EPC with owner sign-off
Pre-Commissioning	Flushing, pressure test, loop checks, motor solo	EPC/Commissioning team
Commissioning	Utilities live, equipment runs, dynamic checks	Commissioning + Ops
Startup	Feed-in, circulate, ramp to on-spec	Operations led
Performance Test	Demonstrate guarantee points	Owner / Licensor
Care/Custody Transfer	Handover to Operations	Owner sign-off
System Turnover Structure
Level	Definition	Example
Unit	Full battery limit	Hydrocracker Unit 250
System	Major process or utility package	HC reactor recycle loop
Subsystem	Logical commissioning package	Quench H2 loop
Loop	Single control or measurement	Quench flow FIC-250-102
Tag	Individual equipment/instrument	Pump P-250-001A
Key Deliverables by Phase
Phase	Deliverable	Format
MC	Mechanical Completion Certificate	Signed form per system
Pre-Comm	Pressure test packages	ASME B31.3 hydrotest report
Pre-Comm	Loop check sheets	One per control loop
Commissioning	Run-in reports	Pump/compressor solo run logs
Startup	Startup log	Time-stamped, per shift
Performance Test	PTR — performance test report	Per licensor test protocol
Handover	Care/Custody Transfer Certificate	Signed by Ops Manager
RACI — Typical Refining Project
Activity	Owner	EPC
MC walkdowns	A	R
Hydrotest	A	R
Loop checks	C	R
Chemical cleaning	A	C
Catalyst loading	A	C
First feed-in	A	I
Performance test	A	C
Phase-Gate Criteria (typical)
Gate	Exit Criteria
MC Gate	All A-punch items cleared; system-by-system sign-off
Pre-Comm Gate	Hydrotest / pneumatic tests complete; loops verified
Comm Gate	Utilities in service; equipment solo-run complete; safety systems proven
Startup Gate	Operating procedures reviewed; crew qualified; PSSR complete
Handover Gate	Performance test passed; B/C punch closed or transferred
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Source: Commissioning_and_Startup_Training_Curriculum_v1.xlsx · Sheet: Mod 1 - Framework

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