FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
EQUIPMENT TYPE:
EQUIPMENT TAG NO.:
BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

GENERAL
NOTE: The items listed below are generic in nature, and must be supplemented with any specific instructions for
commissioning and start-up, that may have been supplied by the manufacturer.
Yes

No

NA

1- Check that the name plate is installed correctly and that the
information on it is correct and legible.
2- Note any modifications or alterations during construction and
erection and ensure that they are according to specifications.
All deviations should be recorded.
3- Make sure that non-destructive examination has been conducted
and the results are recorded on field welds.
4- Make sure that welding procedures are documented and heat
treatment and stress relieving are conducted and recorded.
5- Ensure that the safety instruction sheet is completed.
6- Check that hydrotest is conducted in accordance with codes and
specifications.
7- Ensure that all exposed surfaces, easily accessible by operators, and
with a temperature above 150 deg. F are insulated for
personnel protection.
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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

8- Ensure that safe access is provided to all valves and instruments.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
EQUIPMENT TYPE:
EQUIPMENT TAG NO.:
BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

Yes

No

NA

9- Check that all spare parts, if any required, are provided.

HEATER CASING
1- Check for sources of air infiltration. Entry and exit points for all
tubes require sealing devices. Packing should be provided
around convection section tubes at the end of the tube sheets.
Convection section header boxes should be gasketed.
2- Check that large panels are adequately supported. Additional
stiffening may be required to prevent bowing.
3- Check that rain water cannot accumulate in arches, angles, or
channels.

ACCESS AND OBSERVATION DOORS

1- Check that adequate radiant section observation doors have been
provided for the tubes, supports, walls, arch and burner
flames.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
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SERIAL NO.:

2- Make sure that convection section observation doors have been

installed to view representative tubes, extended surface, and
tube sheets.
3- Make sure that all doors fit properly, to minimize air infiltration.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
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SERIAL NO.:

Yes

No

NA

4- Make sure that any explosion on pressure release doors will not
discharge flue gas in a direction where personnel exposure
could occur.

BURNERS
1- Installed burners should be protected from mechanical damage and
all refractory material kept dry.
2- Make sure there is no serious refractory damage and that burner
internals are clear of debris.
3- Check for adequate clearance between burner tiles and floor
refractory.
4- Check gun size, position, and alignment.
5- Ensure that suitable ignition equipment has been provided. Check
that spares have been provided.
6- Make certain that both ignitor guns and burner assembly can be
removed while heater is in operation.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
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SERIAL NO.:

7- Check that burner support is adequate to ensure that burner

alignment does not change while in service.
8- Ensure that suitable flame scanners have been provided and that
spares are available.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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MODEL NO.:
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DAMPERS
Yes

No

NA

1- Check operability of all dampers. Critical dampers, such as flue

gas/combustion air bypass dampers, must be thoroughly
checked, both internally and externally. (Tight closure and
ease of operation are essential if these dampers are to perform
their intended function.) Look for the possibility of thermal
growth problems.
2- Check that stack damper indicator corresponds with damper
position and that stops have been provided.
3- Make certain that forced draft heaters cannot be over pressured by
improper damper operation.
4- Check that mechanical bearings in hot service have been selected
for the expected operating conditions. Installing them
outboard to reduce their operating temperature is the preferred
practice.
5- Check for shaft leakage problems in forced or induced draft
systems.
6- Check that individual burner dampers are capable of locking in the
"fully open" or "fully closed" position.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MODEL NO.:
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BURNER PIPING
Yes

No

NA

1- Review burner fuel valving system to ensure all burner startup,

operating and shutdown requirements are met.
2- Review the ignitor fuel and air valving system to ensure all ignitor
startup, operating and shutdown requirements are met
3- Ensure that all oil and atomizing steam connections are properly
connected (i.e., none are reversed at the burners).
4- Check that the insulation and steam tracing called for on the design
drawings has been properly installed.
5- Check that piping flexibility and support is adequate for gun height
repositioning, and that only minor thermal growth forces will
be imposed at the burner gun to piping junctions.
6- Check that fuel piping has been seal welded.

RADIANT AND CONVECTION SECTION COILS

1- Review support and guide system for freedom of movement.
Check that the inlet and outlet piping does not impose
excessive forces on the coil assemblies.
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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM

FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
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SERIAL NO.:

2- Check for adequate clearances for thermal movement inside heater,

at tube entry and exit points, and crossover piping.
Yes

No

NA

3- Review the operability of any piping spring or counterweight

support systems.

SOOT BLOWERS
1- Check that steam piping is properly sloped and trapped.
2- Ensure that blowers have been properly serviced for start-up, in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3- Conduct blower run-in test, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, to ensure that limit switches are positioned
properly and that the lance has adequate clearances when in
the soot blower cavity. Make sure that all poppet valves are
adjusted to provide the required lance steam pressure.

AIR PREHEATERS

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
EQUIPMENT TYPE:
EQUIPMENT TAG NO.:
BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

1- The items to be checked will depend on the actual type of air

preheater used. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer.
In all cases, make certain that adequate instrumentation has
been installed to study the thermal performance of the air
preheater and provide for its safe operation. Also, make sure
that adequate cleaning facilities have been provided to
maintain thermal performance and that associated air/flue gas
dampers will provide for satisfactory operation of the fired
heater with the air preheat system bypassed.

FANS
Yes

No

NA

1- Ensure that instrumentation in accordance with the design drawings

has been installed. In all cases, the instrumentation must
provide for the operability and safety requirements for the
forced draft systems.
2- Check bearing lubrication and cooling systems.
3- Check operability of forced draft fan inlet guide vane assembly.
4- Make certain that ductwork does not impose loads on fans.
5- Check operability of automatic back-flow check for forced draft
fans operating in parallel.

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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
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MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

REFRACTORY PLACEMENT & INSULATION

1- Ensure that the installation, curing and drying of refractory has
been carried out in accordance with the refractory
manufacturer procedures and all the work is done by qualified
workers.

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Entries should be revised, added and deleted and approvals adjusted to reflect the needs of the Project
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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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SAUDI ARAMCO PRE-COMMISSIONING FORM

FURNACES AND HEATERS
EQUIPMENT TYPE:
EQUIPMENT TAG NO.:
BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

Yes

No

NA

2- Inspect refractory and insulation for quality of workmanship and

overall integrity.
3- Check that all expansion joint packing have been installed, and no
other thermal expansion problems are evident.
4- Make sure that convection section setting will not impose forces on
the arch nose area.
5- Ensure that all required field testing are carried out, for example
production, cold crushing and density tests.

DRYOUT
1- Following the hydrotest, ensure that the test water has been
removed from the coils, to the maximum extent practical.
2- Ensure that all fuel lines have been steam blown dry, but not
through the burner guns.
- Check the performance of all burners during the dryout operation.
3- Monitor the thermal movement of tubes, tube support systems and
refractory during dryout for evidence of any problems.
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FORM # F-001 (5/18/15)

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FURNACES AND HEATERS
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BI/JO NO.:
REF. DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS:
MANUFACTURER:
MODEL NO.:
COMMISSIONING DATE:

USER REFERENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
PLANT NO. / LOCATION:
SERIAL NO.:

NOTE: This non-mandatory form may be used as the starting point to assemble a pre-commissioning checklist.
Entries should be revised, added and deleted and approvals adjusted to reflect the needs of the Project
Acceptance Committee.

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