Lesson 1Detailed commissioning sequence: factory acceptance tests (FAT), site pre-energization checks, initial energization, secondary injection/protection tests, functional and load testsThis section presents the typical commissioning sequence, from FAT through pre-energization checks, initial energization, secondary injection, functional testing, and load trials, emphasizing risk reduction, documentation, and progressive system validation for Canadian sites.
Purpose and scope of FAT activitiesSite inspections and pre-energization checksInitial energization strategy and controlsSecondary injection and relay testing stepsFunctional and interlock verification testsLoad tests, soak tests, and performance runsLesson 2Test resource planning: tools, secondary injection sets, meggers, micro-ohm meters, portable relays, clamps, torque wrenches, test consumablesThis section covers planning of test resources, including selection and calibration of instruments, allocation of secondary injection sets, insulation testers, micro-ohm meters, portable relays, torque tools, and consumables, plus logistics and spares for Canada.
Inventory of required test instrumentsCalibration, certification, and traceabilityAllocation of secondary injection setsUse of meggers and micro-ohm metersTorque tools, clamps, and accessoriesTest consumables, spares, and logisticsLesson 3Commissioning objectives: safety, performance, operability, protection coordination, and documentation to verifyThis section defines commissioning objectives for electrical systems, linking safety, performance, operability, protection coordination, and documentation so that test plans, acceptance criteria, and handover records are aligned with project requirements in Canada.
Safety and regulatory compliance objectivesPerformance and efficiency acceptance criteriaOperability, maintainability, and usability goalsProtection coordination and selectivity targetsDocumentation and traceability requirementsLesson 4Deliverables and milestones: test packs, checklists, incomplete/nonconformance tracking, and handover packagesThis section details typical commissioning deliverables and milestones, including test packs, checklists, punch lists, nonconformance tracking, and structured handover packages that support progressive turnover and final acceptance by the client in Canadian projects.
Structure and content of test packsDesigning effective commissioning checklistsIncomplete work and punch list managementNonconformance logging and resolution flowHandover dossiers and turnover packagesLesson 5Roles and responsibilities: engineer-in-charge, contractor technicians, client representative, utility liaison, safety officer, protection specialistThis section clarifies roles and responsibilities within the commissioning team, covering engineer-in-charge, contractor technicians, client representatives, utility liaison, safety officer, and protection specialist, with focus on authority, approvals, and communication in Canada.
Engineer-in-charge duties and authorityContractor technicians and field workforceClient representative and acceptance rolesUtility liaison and grid coordination tasksSafety officer and permit oversightProtection specialist and relay coordinationLesson 6Defining commissioning scope: what equipment, systems, interfaces, and sequences to include and excludeThis section explains how to define commissioning scope, deciding which equipment, systems, interfaces, and sequences are included or excluded, and how to document boundaries, assumptions, and responsibilities in the commissioning plan for Canadian contexts.
Identifying equipment and systems in scopeInterfaces with existing or third-party systemsIncluded and excluded tests and scenariosDefining system and energization boundariesDocumenting assumptions and constraintsLesson 7Permits, scheduling, and coordination with utility (live-work restrictions, outage windows, earthing requirements)This section addresses permits, scheduling, and coordination with the utility, including live-work restrictions, outage windows, switching programs, earthing requirements, and how to integrate these constraints into the commissioning schedule in Canada.
Permit-to-work and isolation proceduresLive-work limitations and safe distancesPlanning outage windows and durationsCoordination with utility switching plansEarthing, grounding, and return pathsIntegrating permits into the schedule
