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

Table of contents
1.General Procedures
2.Specific Procedures
1. General Procedures
1.1 Vendor and Service Assistance

Contractor Client
a. IfdeemednecessarybyContractor,obtainmanufacturer's(vendor)
assistancetoensuresatisfactoryinstallationofequipment
X
b. Obtainmanufacturer's(vendor)assistanceatOwner'sexpenseif
requiredbyOwnerforrunin
X
1.2 Inspection
a. Provideinspectionoftheplanttocheckconformitytoflowdiagrams,
constructiondrawings,vendorprintsandspecifications
X
b. Arrangeforanyspecialpre-startupinspectionssuchasrequiredby
insuranceorgovernmentalagencies
X
c. Performroutineshopinspection X
d. Witnessshopinspectionasdesired X
e. Verifycompletionofworkandapproveplant.Checkanyexceptionsand
noteonaseparateworkorderlist(punchlist)
X
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. SecurepermitsandcertificationsrequiredinnameofContractorfor
designworkorforerectionwork
X
b. AssistOwnerathisexpenseintheprocurementofallpermitsand
certificationsrequiredtobesecuredinnameofOwnerforinitialoperation
oftheplant
X
c. SecureatOwner'sexpenseallpermitstobeissuedinnameofOwner
andrequiredforinstallation,use,occupancyandoperationoftheplant
X

1.4 Removal of Rust Preventatives
a. Removerustpreventativesandoilsusedtoprotectequipmentduring
theconstructionperiod
X
1.5 Maintenance and Spare Parts
a. Protectequipmentfromnormalweatherconditions,corrosionordamage
priortoplantmechanicalcompletion
X
b. Providecompanywithsparepartslistsasrecommendedbyvendors X
c. Providesparepartsandsupplies X
d. Providemaintenanceforequipment,includingsuchitemsasthecleaning
ofstrainersandtherepairingofsteamtraps,aftermechanicalcompletion
X

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1.6 Housekeeping
a. Provideconstructioncleanup,includingremovalofexcessmaterials,
temporaryfacilitiesandscaffolding,roughsweepingorrakingofjob
sitesandtrashpickup
X
b. Maintainhousekeepingaftermechanicalcompletionasrequiredforsafe
operation
XX
1.7 Instructions
a. TransmittoOwneranyvendors'ormanufacturers'instructionsand
drawings,asapplicable
X
b. ProvideOwnerwithanyspecialinstructions,suchasrequirementsfor
dryingliners
X
c. Maintainvendorinstructionfileforreadyretrieval X

2 Specific Procedures
2.1 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems - Account E
a. NotifyOwneroftestschedule X
b. Witnesstestswhennotifiedandrecordtestdataifdesired X
c. Makeinsulationtestofallwiringusingamegohmmeter X
d. Checklightingcircuitsandintensities X
e. Makeinsulationtestsofmotorwindingsandoftransformerwindingsfrom
phasetophase,andphasetogroundusingamegohmmeter
X
f. Makegroundingsystemteststodeterminecontinuityofconnectionsand
valueofresistancetoground
X
g. Arrangeforbreakdowntestsbymanufacturersonoilsamplesfromoil
insulatedtransformerslargerthan100kVA.Checkoillevelofall
transformers
X
h. Maketrialsandadjustmentsonallmotorcontrolandswitchgear
equipment
X
i. Testandsetswitchgearandmotorcontrolcenterrelaysforproper
functioning
X
j. Obtainlocalinspector's/authorityapprovalwhererequired X
k. Energizeallsubstationsaftercompletionofalltests X
l. Checkphasesequenceandpolarity X
m. Runelectricalmotorsuncoupled X
n. Checkbearing,windingtemperaturesandvibration XX
o. Checkinstallationofemergencyandinstrumentpowersystems X
p. Checkinstallationofelectricaltracingsystemandenergizesame X
q. ProvideOwnerwithrecordofworkcompleted X
2.2 Instrument Systems - Account K
a. Makenon-operatingcheckstoensureinstrumentoperability,i.e.remove
allshippingstops,checkpointertravelsandverifyinstrumentcapabilityto
measure,operateandstrokeinthedirectionandmannerrequiredbythe
processapplication
XX
b. Fieldcalibrateinstrumentswithstandardtestequipmentandmakeall
requiredadjustmentsandcontrolpointsettings
X
c. Fullypressurizeandenergizethetransmittingandcontrolsignalsystem,
openprocessconnectionsatprimarysensorsandfinalregulatorsand
makecontrolmodesettingsforautomaticoperationofequipmentasthe
plantisbroughtonstream
X
d. Installandconnectallsystemcomponentsandverifytheirconformance
withspecificationsanddesigncriteriaforfunctionandrangeusing
dummytransmittedsignalsasneeded
X
e. Cleanalltransmissionandcontroltubingbyblowingwithcooledand
filteredcleanairpriortoconnectingtoinstrumentcomponents
X
f. Cleanallairsupplyheadersbyblowingwithcleanairandcheckfor
tightness
X
g. LeaktestpneumaticcontrolcircuitsinaccordancewithISA
RecommendedPracticeRP7,1
X
h. Checkprocessleadpipingfortightness X
i. Checkallelectricalsignalsandalarmwiringforcontinuity,correct
sourcesofpowerandpolarity
X
j. Checkthermocouplesforproperjoiningofwires,positionofelementsin
wells,properpolarityandcontinuityofreceivinginstruments
X
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k. IdentifyorificeplatesbytagginganddelivertoOwner X
l. Isolate,orremove,ifnecessary,inlinecomponentssuchascontrol
valves,positivedisplacementmeters,turbinemeters,etc.forpressure
testingandreinstallsuchitems
X
m. Checkboresoforificeplates X
n. Installsuchplatesaftercompletionofflushingoperations XX
o. Isolateorremoveinlinecomponentsforflushingoperationsandreinstall
themonthecompletionofsuchoperations
XX
p. FillairlinelubricatorswithoilsuppliedbyOwner X
q. Checkdesignationandfunctionofeachisolatorandfuseinelectric
systems
X
r. Checkoperationofautomatictransfersystems,resetmechanisms,etc. XX
s. Loopcheckallinstrumentationfromfieldtocontrolroom. X
t. Witnessallloopchecks X
u. Cleangaugeglassesandcheckilluminators X
v. Strokeallcontrolvalves,on/offvalves,lubricateasrequired X
w. Checkallanalyzers,cleanandflushlinesto/fromarrangeforvendor
representationforcalibrationofanalyzersifrequired(e.g.
chromatographs)
X
x. Testandadjustallsafetydevicesandsealswherenecessaryusevendor
ifrequired
X
y. Installallsafetydevicese.g.pressurereliefvalvesaftertesting X
z. Supplyandinstallsealingliquids X
2.3 Piping - Account C
a. Hydrostaticallyorpneumaticallytestllpipingasrequiredbythedrawings
orspecifications
X
b. NotifyOwneroftestschedule X
c. WitnessfieldpressuretestswhennotifiedbyContractor X
d. Provideatownersexpenseanyspecialmediafortestpurposesand
facilitiesfortheirdisposal
X
e. Checkpipehangers,supports,guidesandpipespecialitiesforthe
removalofallshippinganderectionstops,andforthecorrectnessofcold
settingsforthedesignservice.Inaddition,provideOwnerwith
instructionsforhotsettings
X
f. Checkpipehangers,supports,guidesandpipespecialitiesforhot
settingsandmakeminoradjustmentsasnecessary
X
g. Installcarsealsonvalveswherenecessary X
h. Checkandrecordpositionofallcarsealedvalves X
i. Checksteamtracingfortightnessandcontinuity(usesteamwhen
available)andcheckpropertaggingofsupplyandreturns
X
j. Installallstrainers(temporaryandpermanent)spadesandspectacle
blindsascalledforondrawings.
X
k. Waterflushand/orairblowsmallborepiping.Waterflushlargeborepiping X
l. Carryoutchemicalcleaningasrequiredperjobspecification X
m. Operatesteamandwatersystemsforflushing,cleaningandtracing X
n. Blowdown/cleansteamlineswithsteame.g.turbinesinlets X
o. Witnessflushingandcleaning X
p. Cleanstrainersafterflushingandremoveifwarranted XX
q. Maintainrecordsofblindsinstalled X
r. ObtainOwner'sapprovalandpermitsandmaketieinsasrequiredby
applicablespecification
X
s. Isolateallsystemstoallowtieinstobemade X
t. Removeblindsandtemporarystrainersasrequiredduring
commissioning
XX

2.4 Towers - Account A
2.4.1Shop-fabricated:
a. Installallinternalsnotalreadyinstalledinfabricatingshop,including
trays,caps,grids,demisters,internalpiping,packingandlinings
X
b. Inspectallinternals X
c. Makenecessarycorrectionstointernals,removealldebrisandheavydirt X
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d. Carryoutfinalinspection X
e. Dochemicalcleaning,ifrequired XX
f. Dofinalflushingandmaketightnesstests X
g. Performnecessaryleakagetestsontrays X
2.4.2Field-Erected:
a. Superviseconstruction,codetestingandinstallationofinternals X
b. Inspectallinternals X
c. Makefinalmechanicalcleanout X
d. Carryoutfinalinspection X
e. Performnecessaryleakagetestsontrays X
f. Dochemicalcleaning,ifrequired XX
g. Dofinalflushingandtightnesstest X
2.5 Vessels - Account MR
a. Openaftererectiontoplaceanyinternalsrequiringfieldinstallationand
inspectattimeofinstallation.Openexternalmanwaysonvesselsfor
inspectionbyOwner
X
b. Cleanoutdebrisetc X
c. Witnessinspectionstotheextentdesired X
d. Openafterdryoutandchemicalcleaningandchargematerialsas
chemicals,resins,desiccantsandcatalysts(procurementbyOwner)
XX
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. Cleanoutdebris,etc. X
b. Carryoutchemicalcleaningasrequiredbyjobspecifications XX
c. Cureanddryoutanyspecialcementorprotectiveliningsinaccordance
withmanufacturers'specificationsandinstructions
X
d. Testinaccordancewithapplicablespecs X
e. Purgesystemsandchargechemicalsasrequired XX
f. Calibrationofproducttanks X
2.7 Shell and Tube Exchangers - Account T
a. Ifdesired,fieldinspectexchangerswhichhavebeenshopinspected X
b. Ifdesired,fieldtestexchangerswhichhavebeensubjectedtoashoptest X
2.8 Air-cooled Exchangers - Account T
a. Inspecttoensurethattemporaryshippingsupportsanderectionmaterial
havebeenremoved.Checkfordamage
X
b. Ifdesired,fieldtestexchangerswhichhavebeensubjectedtoashoptest X
c. Couplefantomotoraftermotorhasbeenrununcoupled X
d. Testandbalancefansasrequired.Checkbladesetting X
e. Testlouversandcontrolsofsame X
f. Checkforvibration X
2.9 Fired Heaters - Account H
a. Pressuretestinaccordancewithapplicablecode,asrequired X
b. Provideallnon-operatingprefiringchecksinaccordancewith
specificationsandmanufacturers'instructions
X
c. Blowfuellines,checkforcleanliness,andconnectburnerpiping XX
d. Checkproperfunctioningofregistersanddampers,andverifypositionof
indicators
X
e. Dryrefractoriesduringinitialfiringbyfollowingmanufacturer's
temperaturecycles
X
f. Conductboiloutandchemicalcleaningandflushingoperationsas
required
X
g. Obtainandchargeliquidheattransfermedia,ifrequired XX
h. Conductlightoff,dryingandpurgingoperations X
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2.10 Pumps, Compressors and Turbine Drivers - Account P-PC
a. Levelbaseplatesandsoleplatesandgroutallbearingsurfaces,cold
alignunitsandfurnishrecordofalignment
X
b. Checkforandremoveanyexcesspipingstresseswhichmaybeimposed
ontheequipment
X
c. Chemicallycleantheinstallationofanysealandlubeoilsystem,if
specified
X
d. Providealllubricantsrequired X
e. Chargethelubeandsealoilsystems XX
f. Circulateforcleaningpurposesanysealoil,lubeoilandcoolingsystems XX
g. Makevibrationtestswhendriveriscoupled.Checktemperatures X
h. Installmechanicalseals,permanentpackingandaccessoriesifrequired X
i. Hotalignpumps,compressors,turbines,etc. X
j. Coupleunitstodriversaftermotorshavebeentestrun X
k. Installtemporarystrainersinsuctionpiping X
l. Arrangeformanufacturesrepresentativestosuperviseerectionand
performtestonlargecompressors,turbines
X
m. Loopcheckauxiliariesonlargeequipmentwithvendorrepresentatives X
n. Witnessalltests,checksandtestrunsoflargecompressorsand
turbines.
X
2.11 Special Equipment - Account G
(Agitators,mixers,rotaryfilters,weighscales,materialshandlingequipment,vacuumequipment)
a. Fullyassemblerotaryfiltersexceptforfinalfiltermedia(clothorscreens) X
b. Installallfinalfiltermedia(cloth,precoat,etc.) X
c. Levelandcalibrateweighscaleswithassistanceofthemanufacturer's
representativeandsettareweightswherepossible
X
d. Manuallycheckmaterialshandlingequipmentforfreedomanddirection
ofmovement
X
e. Makeallfinaladjustmentsduringruninandanyperformancetests
required
X
f. Obtainvendor'sserviceengineerforstartup X
g. Testvacuumequipment,checkalljointsforleaks X
2.12 Boilers - Account H
a. Makehydrostaticpressuretestinaccordancewithapplicablecodes,if
requiredbyspecifications
X
b. Inspectinstallationforcompletenessandcorrectnessofinstallationand
makeothernon-operatingpre-firingchecksinaccordancewith
specificationsandmanufacturer'sinstructions
X
c. Checkproperfunctioningofregistersanddampersandverifypositionof
indicatorscheckoperationofsootblowersmechanically
X
d. Blowfuellines,checkforcleanlinessandconnectburnerpiping X
e. Dryrefractoriesduringinitialfiringbyfollowingmanufacturer's
temperaturecycles
X
f. Purge,flushanddrainsteammainsasnecessary XX
g. Obtainandchargetreatedwater(perspecifications)forboiloutandinitial
operationasrequired
X
h. Commissionauxiliariesasdetailedelsewhereundertheappropriate
equipmenttype
X
i. Conductboiloutandchemicalcleaningandflushingoperationsas
required
XX
j. Conductinitiallightoffwithassociatedchecksandadjustments X
k. Conductalloperatingtestsandobtainrequiredcertification X

2.13 Water Treating Plants

a. Inspectforcompletenessandcorrectnessofinstallationandmakeany
non-operatingcheckswhichmayberequired
X
b. Provideandinstallinitialchargeofionexchangeresinsandinertbed
material
X
c. Makethenecessaryoperatingtestsandadjustmentstowatertreatment
systems
X
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d. Provideallwatertreatmentchemicals X
e. Obtainservicesofwaterconsultanttoadviseandmonitor X
2.14 Water Systems
(Servicewells,coolingtowers,firewater,seawatersystems,etc.)
a. Inspectforcompletenessandcorrectnessofinstallationsandmakeany
non-operatingchecksrequired
X
b. Initiallycleancoolingtowerbasinandinstallscreensinsuctionpitpriorto
watercirculation
X
c. Testwelldeliveryandflushwellpipingifwellsarefurnishedby
Contractor
X
d. Flush,drainandcleancoolingwaterbasins XX
e. Cleanintakescreens XX
f. Operatefirepumpstocheckoutputofsystems X
g. Fillreservoirs,headtowers,etc. X
h. Arrangeforinsurancecompanyinspectionoffiresystemasrequired X
i. Obtainandinstallallfirefightingchemicalsasrequiredandportable
equipmentsuchashoses,fireextinguishersandrelatedequipment
X
2.15 Waste Disposal
a. Inspectfacilitiesforcompletenessandcorrectnessofinstallationand
makeanynon-operatingcheckstoensureconformancewith
specifications
X
b. Operateallequipmentandsupplyallchemicals,agents,etc.relatedto
wastetreatment
X
2.16 Buildings and Accessories
a. Checkinstallationofanybuildingsandaccessoriesincludingallheating,
ventilatingandairconditioningequipmenttoensurecompletenessand
conformancewithspecifications
X
b. Obtaincertificationthatallplumbing,wiringandelevatorinstallationarein
compliancewithlocalgovernmentalregulation
X
c. Testheating,ventilatingandair-conditioningunitsandmakeall
performancetests,ifweatherpermits,otherwisebyOwner
X
d. Obtaincertificateforoccupancyanduse,ifrequired X
2.17 Insulation and Painting - Accounts N and R
a. Inspectandacceptallmaterialsandfieldworkmanship X
b. Completeallinsulationworkasspecified X*
c. Completeallpaintingasspecified,weatherpermitting X*

* This work may extend beyond the date of mechanical completion.

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