The objectives of this program are to provide participants with an awareness of the unique challenges associated with plant start-up and commissioning situations, an understanding of the key concepts, tools and techniques that can be used to facilitate the effective planning, execution, control and management of these situations.

Participants completing this program should be able to contribute confidently to the planning and execution of effective strategies for plant commissioning and start-up in their own specific work and process plant situations.

Objectives include building knowledge and understanding of:

• The six key stages of the commissioning process
• How to develop and overall commissioning and plant start-up strategy
• How to deal with machinery and equipment specific commissioning issues
• How to manage issues dealing with the commissioning of Electrical, Instrumentation and Utilities Systems
• How to develop an overall commissioning management plan, resource plan and budget?
• How to apply troubleshooting and problem solving strategies to address issues commonly arising during start up and commissioning
• How to manage risks associated with commissioning?

This program addresses the needs of a diverse audience with an interest in Plant Start-up and Commission, including:

• General Managers who have oversight responsibility for Plant Start-up and Commissioning
• Operations and Maintenance Managers with direct line responsibility as well as staff support responsibility for delivering on effective Plant Start-up and Commissioning
• Plant Start-up and Commissioning Managers and Engineers
• Technical personnel involved in supporting Plant Start-up and Commissioning activities
• Supervisors and Engineers, both operations and maintenance who are involved or likely to be involved in Plant Start-up and Commissioning situations

Day 1 - Introduction and Preparation for Start Up and Commissioning

• Introduction to Process Plant Start Up and Commissioning
• Organisation, Roles and Leadership
• Support Functions
• Cost Estimation
• Spare Parts Planning

Day 2 - Commissioning Strategy and Process

• Commissioning Strategy
• Commissioning Strategy Case Study
• Mechanical Completion & Integrity Checking
• Pre-commissioning and Operational Testing
• Start-up/Initial Operation, Testing and Acceptance

Day 3 - Process Plant and Machinery Specific Issues

• Process Plant and Machinery Commissioning
• Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Preparing and Isolating Process Plant

Day 4 - Project Managing Start-Up/Commissioning Projects

• Work Breakdown Structures
• The Critical Path Method of Planning and Control
• Short-Cut Planning Methods
• Budgeting, Progress and Cost Control
• Earned Value Analysis

Day 5 - Problem Solving, Risk and Safety Management

• Introduction to Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting in Commissioning and Start Up Situations
• Safety and Environment Management
• Managing Risk
• Conclusion