COURSE OVERVIEW:

API 686 provides the comprehensive industry requirements for the installation and commissioning of new or refurbished rotating machinery in the petroleum and chemical sectors. This course focuses on the critical engineering and technical activities required to transition a machine from the shipping crate to stable operation. Understanding these rigorous standards is essential for preventing the premature failures often caused by poor foundation design, improper grouting, or excessive piping strain.

The scope of this training involves a detailed examination of the five primary phases of installation: design and foundation, piping, alignment, lubrication, and commissioning. Participants will explore the technical nuances of epoxy grouting, the measurement of soft foot, and the verification of nozzle loads. The coverage extends to the management of "cleanliness" during installation, focusing on the protection of bearings and seals from construction-related debris.

Furthermore, the course addresses the rigorous documentation and quality control protocols required by API 686. It delves into the checklists for field-run tests and the protocols for final alignment verification. By focusing on both the mechanical hardware and the procedural excellence required by the standard, the course empowers professionals to ensure that critical plant assets are installed with the highest degree of precision, maximizing their reliability and lifecycle.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Implement the API 686 requirements for machinery foundation and grouting.
2. Manage the storage and preservation of equipment before installation.
3. Perform precise "soft foot" checks according to API standards.
4. Analyze and mitigate piping strain on pump and compressor nozzles.
5. Execute precision alignment using laser and dial indicator methods.
6. Verify the cleanliness and integrity of lubrication and seal systems.
7. Implement effective anchor bolt and baseplate leveling techniques.
8. Interpret API 686 checklists for commissioning and field testing.
9. Calculate the allowable nozzle loads for various equipment types.
10. Manage the installation of auxiliary piping and support systems.
11. Execute a safe and systematic "first-start" procedure.
12. Conduct final vibration and temperature baseline measurements.
13. Document the entire installation process for the equipment history file.
14. Audit contractor performance against API 686 installation standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for installation engineers, millwrights, mechanical supervisors, and reliability personnel responsible for the setup and commissioning of industrial machinery.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.