Chiller Commissioning Checklist

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Chiller Commissioning Checklist

Chiller Commissioning Checklist

Before Start-up

Read and understand all manuals (chiller, controls, etc.)

✔️ ❌ N/A

Read and understand manuals for third party components (electric motors, valves, etc.)

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check unit installation and vibration damper adjustment

✔️ ❌ N/A

Carry out functional testing of safety equipment

✔️ ❌ N/A

Read the opening pressures on all safety valves, and check that they are correct

✔️ ❌ N/A

Carry out vacuum test

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check Unisab set-up (see list of settings), and check VSD set-up, as applicable

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check oil level

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that the heating element in the oil has been on for 6-8 hours before start

✔️ ❌ N/A

Take a sample of the primary refrigerant (must be free from water, air, etc.)

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that the motor rotation direction is correct

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that the coupling is aligned

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that compressor cooling is connected correctly

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that the plant is not leaking

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check that the valves are in the correct position for operation

✔️ ❌ N/A

After Start-up

Check that the capacity regulation system is working correctly

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check the refrigerant charge (at full load)

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check the unit for vibrations

✔️ ❌ N/A

Check the unit for vibrations using variable speed

✔️ ❌ N/A

Make a start-up log at full load

✔️ ❌ N/A

Take out a representative lubricating oil sample after about 1 hour of operation, and save it for minimum 1 year from commissioning date

✔️ ❌ N/A

Observation

Operation time [hours]

Suction pressure [°C/R]

Suction temperature [°C]

Superheating, suction gas [K]

Discharge pressure [°C/R]

Discharge temperature [°C]

Oil pressure, compressor [bar]

Oil pressure, filter [bar]

Oil temperature [°C]

Oil temperature, separator [°C]

Oil collection from shaft seal [ml]

Oil level [0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full]

Charged oil [Liter]

Motor 1/1 load [amp.]

Capacity load [%]

Noise level

OK Not OK N/A

Vibrations (0-100% capacity)

OK Not OK N/A

Brine temperature, outlet - Evaporator [°C]

Brine temperature, outlet - Condenser [°C]

Refrigerant charge [Kg]

Completion

Additional Observations

Inspector Name & Signature

Supplier/Installer Name & Signature

Manager/Supervisor Name & Signature

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