01What is the difference between pre-commissioning and commissioning?
Pre-commissioning verifies that installed equipment and systems are clean, complete, correctly connected and individually ready. Commissioning then operates integrated systems under approved conditions to prove their functions before normal service.
02What is mechanical completion for an oil terminal?
Mechanical completion is the documented point at which an agreed system has been installed and inspected to the approved drawings and specifications, with only accepted punch items remaining. It does not by itself authorize startup.
03How is an oil terminal divided into commissioning systems?
Systemization groups equipment by operating function and startup dependency, such as power, firewater, tanks, transfer pumps, loading racks, control systems and utilities. Clear boundaries allow safe testing and progressive turnover.
04What must be completed before fuel is introduced?
Approved procedures, construction completion, pressure and leak tests, cleaning, calibration, electrical and loop checks, fire and emergency readiness, operating staff, communication, isolations and an authorized readiness review are typically required.
05Does commissioning include operator training?
It can. Training may cover process routes, normal operation, alarms, ESD, loading, inventory, inspection, maintenance and emergency response, supported by approved manuals and practical system demonstrations.
06What documents are included in terminal handover?
The agreed dossier may include as-built drawings, material and inspection records, test certificates, calibration results, punch status, commissioning records, equipment manuals, spare-parts lists, training records and acceptance certificates.
07Can Simei Energy deliver complete oil terminal EPC through startup?
Yes. Subject to confirmed site information, permits and contract scope, Simei Energy can coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup and handover. The client funds the project; we do not offer investment, financing, EPC+F, BOOT, lease-to-own or deferred payment.