BN-S-UC001B Checklist for the Mechanical Completion, incl.

pre-commissioning activities
Table of contents
1. General Procedures
2. Specific Procedures

1. General Procedures

Vendor and Service Assistance

Contractor
a
.

If deemed necessary by Contractor, obtain manufacturer's

(vendor) assistance to ensure satisfactory installation of
equipment

b
.

Obtain manufacturer's (vendor) assistance at Owner's

expense if required by Owner for run in

Client

1.2 Inspection
a.

Provide inspection of the plant to check conformity to flow

diagrams, construction drawings, vendor prints and specifications

b.

Arrange for any special pre-start up inspections such as required

by insurance or governmental agencies

c.

Perform routine shop inspection

d.

Witness shop inspection as desired

e.

Verify completion of work and approve plant. Check any

exceptions and note on a separate work order list (punch list)

Note: Equipment which has been shop inspected will not be reopened for inspection in the field
except as specifically noted herein.

1.3 Permits
a.

Secure permits and certifications required in name of Contractor

for design work or for erection work

b.

Assist Owner at his expense in the procurement of all permits

and certifications required to be secured in name of Owner for
initial operation of the plant

c.

Secure at Owner's expense all permits to be issued in name of

Owner and required for installation, use, occupancy and
operation of the plant

1.4 Removal of Rust Preventatives

a.

Remove rust preventatives and oils used to protect equipment

during the construction period

1.5 Maintenance and Spare Parts

a.

Protect equipment from normal weather conditions, corrosion or

damage prior to plant mechanical completion

b.

Provide company with spare parts lists as recommended by

vendors

c.

Provide spare parts and supplies

d.

Provide maintenance for equipment, including such items as the

cleaning of strainers and the repairing of steam traps, after
mechanical completion

1.6 Housekeeping
a.

Provide construction clean up, including removal of excess

materials, temporary facilities and scaffolding, rough sweeping
or raking of job sites and trash pickup

b.

Maintain housekeeping after mechanical completion as required

for safe operation

XX

1.7 Instructions
a.

Transmit to Owner any vendors' or manufacturers' instructions

and drawings, as applicable

b.

Provide Owner with any special instructions, such as

requirements for drying liners

c.

Maintain vendor instruction file for ready retrieval

2 Specific Procedures

2.1 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems - Account E

a.

Notify Owner of test schedule

b.

Witness tests when notified and record test data if desired

c.

Make insulation test of all wiring using a megohmmeter

d.

Check lighting circuits and intensities

e.

Make insulation tests of motor windings and of transformer

windings from phase to phase, and phase to ground using a
megohmmeter

f.

Make grounding system tests to determine continuity of

connections and value of resistance to ground

g.

Arrange for breakdown tests by manufacturers on oil samples

from oil insulated transformers larger than 100 kVA. Check oil
level of all transformers

h.

Make trials and adjustments on all motor control and switchgear

equipment

i.

Test and set switchgear and motor control center relays for
proper functioning

j.

Obtain local inspector's/authority approval where required

k.

Energize all substations after completion of all tests

l.

Check phase sequence and polarity

m.

Run electrical motors uncoupled

n.

Check bearing, winding temperatures and vibration

XX

o.

Check installation of emergency and instrument power systems

p.

Check installation of electrical tracing system and energize same

q.

Provide Owner with record of work completed

2.2 Instrument Systems - Account K

a.

Make non-operating checks to ensure instrument operability, i.e.

remove all shipping stops, check pointer travels and verify
instrument capability to measure, operate and stroke in the
direction and manner required by the process application

XX

b.

Field calibrate instruments with standard test equipment and

make all required adjustments and control point settings

c.

Fully pressurize and energize the transmitting and control signal

system, open process connections at primary sensors and final
regulators and make control mode settings for automatic
operation of equipment as the plant is brought on stream

d.

Install and connect all system components and verify their

conformance with specifications and design criteria for function
and range using dummy transmitted signals as needed

e.

Clean all transmission and control tubing by blowing with cooled

and filtered clean air prior to connecting to instrument
components

f.

Clean all air supply headers by blowing with clean air and check
for tightness

g.

Leak test pneumatic control circuits in accordance with ISA

Recommended Practice RP 7,1

h.

Check process lead piping for tightness

i.

Check all electrical signals and alarm wiring for continuity,

correct sources of power and polarity

j.

Check thermocouples for proper joining of wires, position of

elements in wells, proper polarity and continuity of receiving
instruments

k.

Identify orifice plates by tagging and deliver to Owner

l.

Isolate, or remove, if necessary, inline components such as

control valves, positive displacement meters, turbine meters, etc.

for pressure testing and reinstall such items

m.

Check bores of orifice plates

n.

Install such plates after completion of flushing operations

XX

o.

Isolate or remove in line components for flushing operations and

reinstall them on the completion of such operations

XX

p.

Fill air line lubricators with oil supplied by Owner

q.

Check designation and function of each isolator and fuse in

electric systems

r.

Check operation of automatic transfer systems, reset

mechanisms, etc.

XX

s.

Loop check all instrumentation from field to control room.

t.

Witness all loop checks

u.

Clean gauge glasses and check illuminators

v.

Stroke all control valves, on/off valves, lubricate as required

w.

Check all analyzers, clean and flush lines to/from arrange for
vendor representation for calibration of analyzers if required (e.g.
chromatographs)

x.

Test and adjust all safety devices and seals where necessary
use vendor if required

y.

Install all safety devices e.g. pressure relief valves after testing

z.

Supply and install sealing liquids

X
X

2.3 Piping - Account C

a.

Hydrostatically or pneumatically test ll piping as required by the

drawings or specifications

b.

Notify Owner of test schedule

c.

Witness field pressure tests when notified by Contractor

d.

Provide at owners expense any special media for test purposes

X
X

and facilities for their disposal

e.

Check pipehangers, supports, guides and pipe specialities for

the removal of all shipping and erection stops, and for the
correctness of cold settings for the design service. In addition,
provide Owner with instructions for hot settings

f.

Check pipehangers, supports, guides and pipe specialities for

hot settings and make minor adjustments as necessary

g.

Install carseals on valves where necessary

h.

Check and record position of all carsealed valves

i.

Check steam tracing for tightness and continuity (use steam

when available) and check proper tagging of supply and returns

j.

Install all strainers (temporary and permanent) spades and

spectacle blinds as called for on drawings.

k.

Waterflush and/or air blow small bore piping. Waterflush large

bore piping

l.

Carry out chemical cleaning as required per job specification

m.

Operate steam and water systems for flushing, cleaning and

tracing

n.

Blowdown/clean steam lines with steam e.g. turbines inlets

o.

Witness flushing and cleaning

p.

Clean strainers after flushing and remove if warranted

q.

Maintain records of blinds installed

r.

Obtain Owner's approval and permits and make tie ins as

required by applicable specification

s.

Isolate all systems to allow tie ins to be made

t.

Remove blinds and temporary strainers as required during

commissioning

2.4 Towers - Account A

2.4.1 Shop-fabricated:

XX
X
X

X
XX

a.

Install all internals not already installed in fabricating shop,

including trays, caps, grids, demisters, internal piping, packing
and linings

b.

Inspect all internals

c.

Make necessary corrections to internals, remove all debris and

heavy dirt

d.

Carry out final inspection

e.

Do chemical cleaning, if required

f.

Do final flushing and make tightness tests

g.

Perform necessary leakage tests on trays

X
XX
X
X

2.4.2 Field-Erected:
a.

Supervise construction, code testing and installation of internals

b.

Inspect all internals

c.

Make final mechanical clean out

d.

Carry out final inspection

e.

Perform necessary leakage tests on trays

f.

Do chemical cleaning, if required

XX

g.

Do final flushing and tightness test

2.5 Vessels - Account MR

a.

Open after erection to place any internals requiring field

installation and inspect at time of installation. Open external
manways on vessels for inspection by Owner

b.

Clean out debris etc

c.

Witness inspections to the extent desired

d.

Open after dry out and chemical cleaning and charge materials
as chemicals, resins, desiccants and catalysts (procurement by

X
XX

Owner)
Note: When vessels have been subjected to a shop test, they will not be further tested in the field but
may be included as part of a piping system test.

2.6 Tanks - Account M

a.

Clean out debris, etc.

b.

Carry out chemical cleaning as required by job specifications

XX

c.

Cure and dry out any special cement or protective linings in

accordance with manufacturers' specifications and instructions

d.

Test in accordance with applicable specs

e.

Purge systems and charge chemicals as required

XX

f.

Calibration of product tanks

2.7 Shell and Tube Exchangers - Account T

a.

If desired, field inspect exchangers which have been shop

inspected

b.

If desired, field test exchangers which have been subjected to a

shop test

2.8 Air-cooled Exchangers - Account T

a.

Inspect to ensure that temporary shipping supports and erection

material have been removed. Check for damage

b.

If desired, field test exchangers which have been subjected to a

shop test

c.

Couple fan to motor after motor has been run uncoupled

d.

Test and balance fans as required. Check blade setting

e.

Test louvers and controls of same

f.

Check for vibration

2.9 Fired Heaters - Account H

a.

Pressure test in accordance with applicable code, as required

b.

Provide all non-operating prefiring checks in accordance with

specifications and manufacturers' instructions

c.

Blow fuel lines, check for cleanliness, and connect burner piping

XX

d.

Check proper functioning of registers and dampers, and verify

position of indicators

e.

Dry refractories during initial firing by following manufacturer's

temperature cycles

f.

Conduct boil out and chemical cleaning and flushing operations

as required

g.

Obtain and charge liquid heat transfer media, if required

h.

Conduct light off, drying and purging operations

XX
X

2.10 Pumps, Compressors and Turbine Drivers - Account PPC

a.

Level baseplates and sole plates and grout all bearing surfaces,
cold align units and furnish record of alignment

b.

Check for and remove any excess piping stresses which may be
imposed on the equipment

c.

Chemically clean the installation of any seal and lube oil system,
if specified

d.

Provide all lubricants required

e.

Charge the lube and seal oil systems

XX

f.

Circulate for cleaning purposes any seal oil, lube oil and cooling
systems

XX

g.

Make vibration tests when driver is coupled. Check temperatures

h.

Install mechanical seals, permanent packing and accessories if

required

X
X

i.

Hot align pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.

j.

Couple units to drivers after motors have been test run

k.

Install temporary strainers in suction piping

l.

Arrange for manufactures representatives to supervise erection

and perform test on large compressors, turbines

m.

Loop check auxiliaries on large equipment with vendor

representatives

n.

Witness all tests, checks and test runs of large compressors and
turbines.

2.11 Special Equipment - Account G

(Agitators, mixers, rotary filters, weigh scales, materials handling equipment, vacuum equipment)
a.

Fully assemble rotary filters except for final filter media (cloth or
screens)

b.

Install all final filter media (cloth, precoat, etc.)

c.

Level and calibrate weigh scales with assistance of the

manufacturer's representative and set tare weights where
possible

d.

Manually check materials handling equipment for freedom and

direction of movement

e.

Make all final adjustments during run in and any performance

tests required

f.

Obtain vendor's service engineer for start up

g.

Test vacuum equipment, check all joints for leaks

2.12 Boilers - Account H

a.

Make hydrostatic pressure test in accordance with applicable

codes, if required by specifications

b.

Inspect installation for completeness and correctness of

installation and make other non-operating pre-firing checks in

accordance with specifications and manufacturer's instructions

c.

Check proper functioning of registers and dampers and verify

position of indicators check operation of soot blowers
mechanically

d.

Blow fuel lines, check for cleanliness and connect burner piping

e.

Dry refractories during initial firing by following manufacturer's

temperature cycles

f.

Purge, flush and drain steam mains as necessary

g.

Obtain and charge treated water (per specifications) for boil out
and initial operation as required

h.

Commission auxiliaries as detailed elsewhere under the

appropriate equipment type

i.

Conduct boil out and chemical cleaning and flushing operations

as required

j.

Conduct initial light off with associated checks and adjustments

k.

Conduct all operating tests and obtain required certification

XX

XX

2.13 Water Treating Plants

a.

Inspect for completeness and correctness of installation and

make any non-operating checks which may be required

b.

Provide and install initial charge of ion exchange resins and inert
bed material

c.

Make the necessary operating tests and adjustments to water

treatment systems

d.

Provide all water treatment chemicals

e.

Obtain services of water consultant to advise and monitor

2.14 Water Systems

(Service wells, cooling towers, fire water, seawater systems, etc.)

a.

Inspect for completeness and correctness of installations and

make any non-operating checks required

b.

Initially clean cooling tower basin and install screens in suction pit
prior to water circulation

c.

Test well delivery and flush well piping if wells are furnished by
Contractor

d.

Flush, drain and clean cooling water basins

XX

e.

Clean intake screens

XX

f.

Operate fire pumps to check output of systems

g.

Fill reservoirs, head towers, etc.

h.

Arrange for insurance company inspection of fire system as

required

i.

Obtain and install all fire fighting chemicals as required and

portable equipment such as hoses, fire extinguishers and related
equipment

2.15 Waste Disposal

a.

Inspect facilities for completeness and correctness of installation

and make any non-operating checks to ensure conformance with
specifications

b.

Operate all equipment and supply all chemicals, agents, etc.

related to waste treatment

2.16 Buildings and Accessories

a.

Check installation of any buildings and accessories including all

heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment to ensure
completeness and conformance with specifications

b.

Obtain certification that all plumbing, wiring and elevator

installation are in compliance with local governmental regulation

c.

Test heating, ventilating and air-conditioning units and make all

performance tests, if weather permits, otherwise by Owner

d.

Obtain certificate for occupancy and use, if required

2.17 Insulation and Painting - Accounts N and R

a.

Inspect and accept all materials and field workmanship

b.

Complete all insulation work as specified

X*

c.

Complete all painting as specified, weather permitting

X*

This work may extend beyond the date of mechanical

completion.