What aspects should I prepare from a process perspective before installing the equipment?
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The company’s second phase is under construction; the equipment is ready to be installed, and staff will be sent there soon. I’m a beginner; I don’t know what exactly is done in this craft. I heard that one can learn a lot from it, but I have no idea what that is. Could everyone tell me? Also, what should I do regarding my past involvement in equipment installation, and what books should I read? Thank you~
Go and take a look at the plan views to see if there are any issues with the equipment installation from a process flow perspective; also check whether the positioning of the equipment openings is favorable for future operations. Observe more, ask more questions, and think more
In addition to becoming familiar with the production process, it’s also useful to learn about the installation of related equipment, as this will definitely be beneficial for your future work.
In the construction phase, there should be no strict separation of tasks between the process and equipment teams; those working on processes must understand the structural principles of equipment, focus on conducting thorough inspections of the internal structure of the equipment, and prepare themselves with knowledge related to process piping
Learn the alignment of equipment connections; study standards as well as equipment diagrams, piping diagrams, and pipe section lists, in order to learn about process piping.
I also work in process engineering and was involved in the initial commissioning of the plant. If your position is that of a regular operator, it is recommended that you figure out the layout of all pipelines on site, determine the location of all solenoid valves, understand the flow processes, and carry out tests for airtightness, pressurization, instruments, and interlocks. You will also need to conduct individual unit tests, load the catalyst, introduce various auxiliary materials used in production such as steam and process water, as well as get the utility systems up and running. All these tasks require great care and attention to detail. This process is one in which the theoretical knowledge you’ve acquired about processes over time is gradually put into practice. If you are already a process engineer, then it goes without saying what you need to do, haha