Commissioning

Presented By: RAFAQAT ALI

2017-UET-GSPCT-MECH-25
 What Is Commissioning?

Commissioning is a series of vital checks prior to the full-fledge

operation of a facility or asset. It improvers the integrity of the
system by allowing engineers to identify any areas that need
fine-tuning to achieve optimal performance and results.
 Commissioning Continue…
Commissioning process assure that all systems and components of a
building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, operated,
and maintained according to the operational requirements of the
owner or final client. A commissioning process may be applied not
only to new projects but also to existing units and systems subject to
expansion, renovation or modification.
 Why Commissioning is important?

Commissioning is a vital aspect and stage of the life of any facility

and asset, which makes it extremely important to ensure it's
completed before operations begin because it will negate project risks
and assist in the achievement of performance goals.
 The Commissioning Process
Commissioning is systematic. It includes testing all items in all
modes of operation. Equipment is first inspected while it is turned
off to make sure that it is installed fully and correctly. Equipment is
then energized, started, and tested under controlled conditions. After
this initial testing and inspection, integrated systems are tested
through all cycles and scenarios, including power failure and
emergency alarm modes, to ensure they operate as required and
intended.
 Goals of Commissioning

◆ Provide a safe and healthy facility.

◆ Improve energy performance and minimize energy consumption.

◆ Reduce operating costs.

◆ Ensure adequate O&M staff orientation and training.

◆ Improve systems documentation.

(Commissioning) Energy Savings
Studies show that commissioned buildings typically save 10 to
20 percent of utility costs compared to similar non-commissioned
buildings by working to ensure that system components operate
together most efficiently. In particular, properly optimized HVAC
and control systems often lead to the greatest energy savings. In
contrast, the lack of a commissioning program may lead to
under-performance of energy-efficient equipment.
 Types of Commissioning
1) Retro-Commissioning
This commissioning type is performed on existing buildings that
have never been commissioned before. This process aims to
pinpoint where improvements to inefficiencies can be made.
Retro-commissioning helps improve operations and maintenance
procedures on existing buildings to optimize overall building
performance.
2) Re-Commissioning

Re-Commissioned buildings have previously gone through the

quality assurance process. Facilities are often re-commissioned if
they recently change ownership, or if a certain number of years
have passed. It is usually good to practice re-commissioning
every so often to ensure the facility always performs optimally.
3) Continuous Commissioning
Continuous Commissioning is the constant application of the
commissioning process to a building that has been previously
Commissioned or Retro-Commissioned. Continuous
Commissioning ensures that a building does not deviate far from
the current Owner’s Project Requirements; requirements that
should be updated as part of the process. Continuous
Commissioning is a highly effective method to keep energy costs
low and minimize system problems caused by neglect and
changes to building operations.
The image below shows the scope of commissioning process in project timeline.
 Commissioning Activities

The transition from construction to operation is the commissioning

and startup. Processing plant commissioning embraces activities
such as cleaning, flushing, verifications, leak tests, performance
evaluation and functional tests essential for bringing a newly
installed plant or facility into routine operation.
 The Benefits of Commissioning

The vital checks ensure the new assets and critical interfaces comply
with the original design specifications and requirements first set by
the client. It allows the engineers to address any issues that may
come up before operation, which increases efficiency and reliability.
 Enhances Safety

The commissioning stage also enhances the safe operation of the asset or
facility because problems that may exist can be address immediately
before technicians begin daily use of the asset or facility.
 Sectors & Industries
The commissioning stage can be applied in various sector and industries
that include:
 Power: power distribution, generation, transmission & substations
 Water: industrial water & wastewater, irrigation & Reticulation,
municipal water & wastewater
 Rail: freight & passenger
 Resources: chemicals, industrial processing, minerals & metals, oil
& gas
 Transportation & Technology Systems: communication networks,
rail systems, intelligent transport systems
The commissioning stage is just one integral phase in a project
delivery & implementation model, which means you should take
advantage of a company that can provide everything you need for a
project from start to finish!
 Commissioning Costs

Commissioning New Construction

 Approximately 2%-3% of Mechanical System
Construction Cost – (BCA Case Studies)
 Approximately 1%-2% of Electrical System
Construction Cost – (BCA Case Studies)
 Approximately 2%-5% of Comprehensive HVAC
Construction Cost – (ACG Commissioning Guideline)
 The Economics of Commissioning

If planned correctly and implemented early enough in the

design process, commissioning can be included with
little or no cost impact*.
 Benefits
 Better bid documents
 More accurate budgets
 More “control” of project
 Projects delivered on time
 Fewer change orders
 Fewer warranty issues
 Satisfied Client
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