COURSE OVERVIEW:

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is a critical milestone in the procurement and manufacturing cycle that ensures mechanical equipment and integrated packages meet the specified design requirements before leaving the vendor’s shop. This course provides a structured framework for the rigorous planning, execution, and witnessing of FATs to prevent the "exporting of problems" to the project site. Participants will learn how to verify functional performance, material integrity, and compliance with international standards and project-specific datasheets.

The scope of this training covers a wide range of mechanical assets, from rotating equipment like pumps and compressors to static packages and complex modular units. We will examine the essential components of a robust FAT procedure, including the definition of acceptance criteria, the verification of instrumentation calibration, and the importance of thorough documentation. The course emphasizes the role of the witness in identifying non-conformances and ensuring that all safety and operational parameters are fully validated under simulated or actual load conditions.

Coverage includes the logistical and technical aspects of witnessing, from pre-test meetings and punch-list management to the final sign-off and release for shipment. Attendees will investigate common pitfalls in vendor testing and learn strategies for managing disputes and technical deviations. By the end of this program, participants will be equipped with the expertise to lead or witness FATs effectively, ensuring that mechanical equipment arrives at the site ready for installation and commissioning with minimal risk of field failure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After Completion Of This Course, The Participants Will Be Able To:

• Define the objectives and strategic importance of Factory Acceptance Testing in project lifecycles.
• Develop comprehensive FAT protocols and checklists for diverse mechanical equipment.
• Distinguish between FAT, SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and Commissioning activities.
• Review vendor test procedures against project specifications and international codes.
• Verify the calibration and suitability of test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Execute effective witnessing of hydrostatic, pneumatic, and functional performance tests.
• Identify critical non-conformances in mechanical assembly and package integration.
• Manage the "Punch List" process for tracking and resolving outstanding technical issues.
• Analyze performance curves and test data to ensure compliance with efficiency targets.
• Assess the quality of final documentation, including material traces and NDT reports.
• Apply safety protocols during high-pressure or high-speed machinery testing.
• Finalize FAT reports and certificates of release for shipment with confidence.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This training is designed for Project Engineers, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Inspectors, Procurement Professionals, Maintenance Engineers, Commissioning Leads, and Technical Auditors involved in the acquisition and validation of mechanical equipment.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.