Project commissioning

A commissioning process may be applied not only to new projects but also to existing units and systems subject to expansion, renovation or revamping.

[1][2] In practice, the commissioning process is the integrated application of a set of engineering techniques and procedures to check, inspect and test every operational component of the project: from individual functions (such as instruments and equipment) up to complex amalgamations (such as modules, subsystems and systems).

The main objective of commissioning is to effect the safe and orderly handover of the unit from the constructor to the owner, guaranteeing its operability in terms of performance, reliability, safety and information traceability.

Additionally, when executed in a planned and effective way, commissioning normally represents an essential factor for the fulfillment of schedule, costs, safety and quality requirements of the project.

There is currently no formal education or university degree which addresses the training or certification of a Project Commissioning Engineer.