Commissioning
top-level commissioning services for your industrial instrumentation
Commissioning, the key to your project’s success
When we carry out commissioning, we are committed to ensuring that every element of your system performs optimally, in line with the most stringent specifications and your specific operational requirements. This rigorous process is essential to ensure that your plant is ready for safe, efficient and reliable operation.
We start with a thorough check of the mechanical and electrical installation, ensuring that every connection is perfectly made and secure. Next, we perform a precise calibration of your sensors and measuring devices, ensuring accurate and reliable readings. We also carry out comprehensive functional tests to validate control loops and confirm that your system responds perfectly under all operating conditions.
CIRA advantages!
your productivity is our priority!
Commissioning objective
Our aim is to identify and correct any anomalies or deviations before commissioning, thus minimizing the risk of failure and optimizing performance right from the start. This proactive approach not only extends the life of your equipment, but also maximizes its operational efficiency.
When you choose our commissioning expertise, you can be sure that your systems are ready for optimal, secure operation, and that your specific needs and expectations are fully met. We are committed to providing you with superior service, ensuring the satisfaction and peace of mind you deserve.
Compliance check
We ensure that your equipment complies with standards, guaranteeing a safe and reliable installation.
Performance Validation
We test your systems to give you operational efficiency right from the start, with no surprises.
Problem Identification and Resolution
We anticipate and correct faults, minimizing downtime and optimizing your productivity.
Training and Documentation
We train your team and document everything, allowing you to manage your systems with confidence and autonomy.
Tasks performed
Commissioning by CIRA, step by step
01Calibration
Calibrating transmitters involves comparing their measurements with known reference values to check and adjust their accuracy. This process ensures that the equipment delivers accurate and reliable readings, essential for the smooth running of industrial processes and operational safety.
Our priorities are the use of certified standards, compliance with standardized procedures, and the completion of calibration sheets. Calibration must be carried out regularly to maintain measurement integrity, taking into account environmental conditions and manufacturer-specified tolerances. Rigorous traceability is essential to ensure compliance with industry standards.
02Control loop synchronization
Control loop synchronization in industrial instrumentation involves coordinating the operations of several control loops to ensure optimum, consistent performance of the overall system. This involves forcing several values on a sensor, and checking that these values are correctly transmitted to the control room via the cabling.
Our priorities are the accuracy of values transmitted to the PLC, the accuracy of response times between loops, and continuous monitoring to detect and correct offsets. Clear documentation and regular testing are essential to maintain synchronization and guarantee system stability.
03Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting involves identifying and resolving problems or anomalies in measurement and control systems. This involves diagnosing the causes of malfunctions, whether electrical, mechanical or PLC-related, and implementing solutions to restore equipment to proper working order.
Our priority is to work with the production department to identify faults. When a problem is reported, our instrument specialist talks to the operator of the unit concerned to locate the malfunction. Together, they analyze the various symptoms to determine when and where the system stopped working properly. This approach makes it possible to quickly distinguish whether the problem originates in the PLC or in another component, such as a valve or sensor, and considerably reduce downtime or system failure.
04Calibration and functional testing
Functional testing verifies that every component or system in a plant, unit or skid is operating correctly. Conducted in conjunction with design engineers or operators, these tests involve creating every conceivable operational condition and ensuring that equipment reacts as expected, even under extreme conditions. They also identify and correct unexpected behavior, such as an unexpected valve opening, to ensure system reliability.
Our priorities are compliance with standardized procedures, and accurate documentation of results. For functional testing, we simulate real-life operating conditions to verify all possible usage scenarios, and document results to ensure traceability and compliance with technical specifications.
05Controls and compliance
Control and compliance involve checking that equipment and processes comply with current standards and regulations. This involves ensuring that measuring and control instruments operate to defined specifications, and that operations are carried out in accordance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Our priorities are to ensure that equipment and accessories are installed in zones corresponding to their classification level (e.g. ATEX), and that the installation of the entire system is compliant. We inform the operator if any anomalies are detected. They also cover the implementation of regular verification procedures and the keeping of detailed documentation of control results. We also keep abreast of regulatory developments and train staff in best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
06Documentation
Documentation is essential to ensure traceability, maintenance and compliance of measurement and control systems. It encompasses the creation and management of documents detailing installation, calibration and maintenance procedures, as well as test and verification results.
Our priorities are to provide the operator’s methods department with all the information they need to keep their technical documentation up to date. This includes information on any modifications we make to the installation (equipment changes, wiring modifications), or any discrepancies we observe between documentation and reality in the field.
07On-call duty 3x8h – 2x8h
On-call means ensuring that technical staff are always available to intervene rapidly in the event of a problem or breakdown, on or off working days and hours. This ensures continuity of operations and minimizes interruptions.
We work 3x8h and 2x8h shifts to ensure that our on-site services are available for the full duration of operations, particularly during site shutdowns and restarts, which can take place over a relatively long continuous period, but are strategic in terms of productivity and safety.
Our priorities are absolute compliance with regulations, to guarantee our customers and employees the best possible availability and working conditions.
08Training
Industrial instrumentation training aims to enhance technical skills and optimize equipment operation. This includes teaching the fundamental and advanced principles of instrumentation, providing practical advice on the use and maintenance of equipment, and ensuring optimum use of systems.
Our priorities are the adaptability and relevance of training programs to meet the needs of industrial instrumentation professions and the specificities of different industries. Clear documentation and well-defined assessment procedures are developed.
CIRA is at the heart of energy, instrumentation and measurement, today and tomorrow.
