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The Commissioning Academy

The Commissioning Academy

Welcome to the Commissioning Academy, your premiere destination for the World’s best source of commissioning knowledge. The Commissioning Academy is where commissioning professionals go for the most up-to-date commissioning knowledge being applied in the industry. The...
The Complete Definition of Commissioning

The Complete Definition of Commissioning

There is a common definition of commissioning that is generally used on capital projects  Commissioning is the last phase of a project that follows construction to prepare the new facilities for operation.  This last phase includes on-site testing during...
How Sophisticated is Your Commissioning?

How Sophisticated is Your Commissioning?

Capital projects require a structured commissioning process in order to properly plan and execute on-site commissioning. However, not all projects are executed the same. Some projects implement industry-best commissioning processes to manage the work, while others are...
Pre-Commissioning of Electrical Systems

Pre-Commissioning of Electrical Systems

In this article, we’re going to cover the steps required for electrical pre-commissioning. Prior to on-site pre-commissioning, there are some key off-site activities to take place to ensure that our electrical pre-commissioning goes smoothly. Let’s set our...
DBB, DB, CMAR- But Where is Commissioning?

DBB, DB, CMAR- But Where is Commissioning?

We know the common project delivery models: DBB – Design-Bid-Build – one group does the design. This design is then used to procure the construction contract. DB – Design-Build – the same group is responsible for design and construction CMAR...
Commissioning In Space – There is No Reset Switch

Commissioning In Space – There is No Reset Switch

With the recent launch of the James Web Space Telescope (JWST), there are some very interesting and complex commissioning activities taking place in space.  JWST is the replacement for the Hubble Space Telescope and will provide the astronomy community with an even...