Performance Test Data
Amit Prajapati
Senior Information Management Specialist | Expert in Document Control & EDMS Implementation for Oil & Gas, EPC Projects | Driving Efficiency & Compliance in Global Operations
Performance Test Data
The type and extent of Plant Performance Testing is typically driven by the project specifications or the EPC contract. A successful Performance Test – when accepted by the Owner – is also usually linked to a key progress payment milestone and is the final test prior to handover to and acceptance by the Owner.
The requirements for a process plant Performance Test are spelled out in great detail in the EPC Contractor’s Scope of Work. The Performance Test is normally conducted at full-load operation for a predetermined period of time and requires significant planning and coordination in order to achieve stable test conditions to allow the Performance Test to proceed.
The test team collects the necessary data and runs them through the facility correction model to obtain preliminary results. Usually within a day, a preliminary test report or letter is generated to allow the Owner to declare Substantial Completion and commence commercial operation.
The results from the analysis of all Plant data and product quality are usually available within a couple of weeks, allowing the final Performance Test Report to be compiled and submitted to the Client. This usually takes the form of a lengthy presentation by the EPC Contractor to the Owner and the handing over of all test data and corresponding analyses in a hard copy and as well in the approved electronic form.