Title Page

  • Chiller Description

  • Location of Use
  • Completed by

  • Authorized by

  • Date

Chiller Commissioning Checklist

Before Start-up

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

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

  • Check unit installation and vibration damper adjustment

  • Carry out functional testing of safety equipment

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

  • Carry out vacuum test

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

  • Check oil level

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

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

  • Check that the motor rotation direction is correct

  • Check that the coupling is aligned

  • Check that compressor cooling is connected correctly

  • Check that the plant is not leaking

  • Check that the valves are in the correct position for operation

After Start-up

  • Check that the capacity regulation system is working correctly

  • Check the refrigerant charge (at full load)

  • Check the unit for vibrations

  • Check the unit for vibrations using variable speed

  • Make a start-up log at full load

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

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

  • Vibrations (0-100% capacity)

  • 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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