How to Make the Most of Your Factory Acceptance Testing Process

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How to Make the Most of Your Factory Acceptance
Testing Process

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is a process
  that takes place after design and manufacturing
  to ensure that the equipment meets design
  criteria and functions properly. Customers may
  choose to do a functional test (FAT) to confirm
  that all components and controls are working
  properly. Factory testing provides various
  advantages, the most important of which is the
  ability to uncover flaws before the equipment
  leaves the factory.
• Testing allows your team to spot flaws and learn
  how to fix them from the fabrication team. FAT
  is an important chance that should not be passed
  up. If FAT is skipped and flaws are discovered
  after the equipment has been shipped and
  installed, it might result in costly shutdowns.
  Because detecting and resolving problems before
  equipment leaves the manufacturer is intelligent
  and much more efficient than discovering them
  after installation in some situations, locating
  and addressing them before it leaves the
  manufacturer is wise and considerably more
  efficient.
• Advantages of Factory Acceptance Testing
• Check if the tie-in connection points are where
  they should be.
• Checks the accessibility for operation and
  maintenance.
• Examine the electrical connections.
• Check the documentation for the equipment.

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• Check the equipment against plans and
  specifications linked to the project.
• Get hands-on experience.
• Factory Acceptance testing consultants meet the
  design, engineering, and fabrication teams.
• Basics of Factory Acceptance Testing
• Given the importance of factory acceptance
  testing, selecting the right manufacturer and
• factory acceptance testing consultant is a
  crucial initial step in the design/build process.
• Connecting the skid to utilities for perform
  functional activities, comparing assembly to as
  build drawings, and verifying construction to
  applicable standards or other customer criteria
  are all part of the FAT execution process.
• The testing of various critical components and
  functions is included in a basic FAT checklist.
  Since testing is usually adapted to the needs of
  the customer, the following things are usually
  common and not required on most checklists.
• Connections, to ensure that they meet type, size,
  and location requirements.
• Installation and placement of the control panel.
• Type, size, and location of drain connections.
• Dimensions in total.
• Workmanship.
• Verifications of welding and weld documentation.
• Construction equipment and materials of major
  importance.

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• piping, welding, maintenance, pumps, valves,
  component accessibility, and other operational
  difficulties, depending on the complexity of the
  system.
• For example, obtaining input for the test plan
  from machine operators, quality control, and
  maintenance personnel. In addition, the process
  engineers provide you with a broader view of the
  testing you require.
• Fabrication facilities' FAT areas contain
  resources for connecting skids to utilities such
  as water, steam, compressed air, and power.
  Project managers, as well as shop, engineering,
  and design experts, may be provided by centres as
  needed to assist clients with the testing
  process.
• FAT allows operators to functionally test a piece
  of equipment before it leaves the shop, allowing
  everyone to ask questions and suggest changes.
• Based on specific requirements and unique
  equipment specifications, testing can cover a
  number of inspection points. Electrical power,
  clean steam, hot and cold water, clean air, and
  other utilities are common FAT regions at the
  fabrication facility for testing skid systems,
  clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and special
  fabrications.
• To guarantee that the equipment meets the
  standards, a comprehensive inspection can
  include a variety of conformity checks and
  verifications.
• Contract audit
• A thorough examination of the original agreement
  to confirm that all contractual requirements
  have been met.
• Water testing
• It simulates system operation, confirms
  manufacture against datasheets, user manuals, and
  other relevant documents, and offers evidence of
  functionality.
• PID (piping and instrumentation diagram)
  Auditing

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expert with sound knowledge of the processing
requirements, specs, and tolerances ensures a
quick and cost-effective trip to the
manufacturing facility. While most manufacturers
will have staff on hand to assist with testing
and answer questions, you should have your own
experts on hand to execute the tests and
double-check the most important requirements.
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