The project stage - early preparations

The first activities to involve commissioning personnel are likely to include  

Responsibility for training key members of the eventual operating and maintenance teams often resLs with commissioning personnel under the direction of 

Involvement in the design allows advantageous features to be included and problem.s that affect precommissioning,. siart-up and operation of the plant. 

Commissioning staff may participate effectively in a review of line diagrams using check-lists prepared using information from experience of similar plants or equipment. This type of check conesponds in part to hazaid and operability (Hazop) checks generally practised for new projects. 

An effective retrieval system for experience gained in respect of similar plants or situations can be very helpful when reviewing proccdurcs/dcsigns for new projects and in resolving problems during commissioning. 

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