Projects with the complexity of generating plant require robust commissioning and testing. Not only to ensure safety and regulatory compliance, but to ensure efficient operation and financial return. WISenvironmental expertise in this area is widely recognised and their adaptable and proven Commissioning Quality Assurance service provides clients and operators with peace of mind.

A typical Commissioning QA system

• Definition of Installation Sectors, interface definitions and interface test control
  
  
• The 5-step Commissioning Program with hold points at contractually relevant stages and issue of Certificates of Mechanical Completion, Certificates of Commissioning, etc.
  
  
• Health and Safety considerations for every commissioning step
  
  
• Detailed description of activities in each commissioning step, ensuring a logical, coordinated progress from mechanical/electrical cold checks through to wet/hot commissioning of all sectors
  
  
• Control system testing hierarchy going from single drive control level through to overall plant control interfaces and logic programs
  
  
• List of Open Points form, distinguishing between holding and low priority snags
  
  
• Comprehensive Commissioning Checklist for sign-off of the completion of individual plant equipment for all stages
  
  
• Detailed structure for all the technical and commissioning documentation, including folder backs and indexes providing an auditable paper trail
  
  
• A structure of commissioning progress meetings with summary tables (pulling together and presenting the overall progress of all Installation Sectors), charting progress of dry/wet/hot commissioning and pending items

Regulatory Compliance
The many regulations covering environmental impacts and health and safety must be adhered to rigorously as must the specific contractual requirement which may change with each plant. WISenvironmental ensure regulatory compliance and its flexible service can be tailored to fit any commissioning requirement.

Timely Handover
The project was handed over to the operator on time and to budget. Effective commissioning is essential for a smooth transfer of projects.