Commissioning and Testing

Introduction:

Upon completion of the Commissioning and Testing training, participants will acquire essential skills related to electrical installation and commissioning. To qualify equipment for commercial use, all functions must undergo rigorous testing under various conditions. This course provides insights into how the performance of a system depends on the meticulous execution of each stage of the testing process.

Startup energization, the final step in equipment validation, involves energizing equipment and initiating loading operations. Discussions will encompass seismic studies of oil and gas facilities, complex drug testing protocols used for commissioning, and accepted industry practices.

Commissioning is a crucial stage that helps identify errors from earlier project phases. Engineers must handle both high and low voltages and currents during testing. Proper training ensures they can navigate current circumstances and processes effectively, allowing them to organize and strategize the commissioning process meticulously.

In the oil and gas sector, testing and commissioning are vital components of project delivery. This course addresses the meaning, relevance, and implementation of testing and commissioning processes in the context of corrosion testing, pressure testing, well testing, and production testing.

Objectives:

By the end of this Commissioning and Testing course, participants are expected to:

• Comprehend the process of testing and commissioning.
• Conduct planning and background work for testing.
• Develop a plan for and undertake inspections.
• Perform basic and detailed injections.
• Develop a plan for first energization.
• Conduct phasing tests.
• Pay attention to safety precautions during testing and commissioning.
• Prepare for testing and assist staff in performing these processes.
• Inform participants about construction works or maintenance of structures related to testing and equipment.
• Encourage knowledge sharing regarding testing and commissioning experiences.
• Explain the essence and importance of testing equipment during both construction and operational phases of electrical power systems.
• Enhance participants’ awareness of safety measures during technical testing and commissioning.

Training Methodology:

• Workshops
• Group Discussions
• Hands-on Practical Sessions
• Case Study Analysis
• Simulations
• Role Plays
• Knowledge Sharing
• Interactive Q&A Sessions

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Importance of Start-Up, Commissioning, and Testing of Electrical Systems

• Definition of Start-up, Commissioning, and Testing
• Pre-commissioning Procedures
• Reasons for Start-up, Commissioning, and Testing
• Substation Commissioning – Gas-Insulated Substation
• Barbaralizing Management of Commissioning using IEC 61850 and GOOSE
• Types of Earthing Systems – Clean Earth, Intrinsically Safe Earth, Planet Earth
• Main Components of GIS Substations
• GIS with Vacuum Interrupter

Unit 2: Ongoing Project, Commissioning Test Equipment

• Types of Tests and Test Equipment for Commissioning (CPC 100, Omicron 356, CIBANO, ARCO, TESTRANO)
• IR Test, Primary Injection Test, Secondary Injection Test
• HV Test, AC Hipot Test, DC Hipot Test and Connections
• Infrared and Partial Discharge Monitoring
• Functional Circuit Breaker Tests
• Tests on SF6 Circuit Breaker
• Management of SF6
• Assembly and Testing of Current and Voltage Transformers

Unit 3: Ongoing Project, Commissioning Test Equipment for Transformers

• Transformer Structural Noise
• Commissioning Tests and Test Equipment for Power Transformers
• Testing Parameters of Power Transformers in Functional Mode
• Winding Configuration or Transformer-Vector Group
• Types and Testing of Transformer Oil
• Importance of Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) Test
• Tan Delta Test and Polarization Index
• Numerical Relays for Transformer Protection

Unit 4: Final Acceptance Testing of Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems

• Function of Earthing
• Unit Earthing
• Neutral Earthing Resistors
• Restricted Earth Fault
• Protected Sensitive Earth Fault
• Lightning Protection Systems
• Protection System Commissioning Testing
• Functions of the Numerical Relays

Unit 5: First Energization and Commissioning Documentation

• Tests for the Commissioning of Battery Charger
• Commas for Switchboard Commissioning
• Administration of the First Energization
• Switching Schemes
• Soaking and Phasing Tests

Conclusion:

The Commissioning and Testing training course is structured to equip participants with the practical skills and knowledge essential for effective testing and commissioning within the oil and gas sector. By the end of the course, participants will be competent in managing electrical power system projects, enhancing their operational readiness and safety.