Rotating Equipment Switchover Dashboard

Abstract CONTENT This Instruction outlines the procedures for testing spare pumps. The text includes: DefinitionResponsibilitySwitching IntervalsSwitching TimeSwitching ProcedureSwitchover Dashboard DEFINITION This procedure outlines switching between "Main Pump" (running pump) and "spare pump" (the one to be tested). All other type of equipment's (rotating and/or stationary) will be switchover based in the following:PM (Preventive Maintenance) program.Inspection ProgramTest and Inspection T&I program STRATEGY OBJECTIVES RESPONSIBILITY Operation Superintendent: Area Operation Foreman: Reliability Engineer: SWITCHING INTERVAL Switching between spare pumps and main ones shall be done once every 4 to 6 weeks to ensure the equipment availability and reliability. It shall coincide with the monthly vibration survey. For the compressor lube oil system, the functional test is preferred to be scheduled before a planned compressor shutdown. Discussions were held with the rotating equipment manufacturers, specialists and users to clarify all corrosion, electrical and mechanical concerns regarding the switching periods between alternate pieces of rotating equipment. The compilation of all of these discussions and concerns resulted in the following two basic guidelines which within themselves comprise the heart of the Rotating Equipment Operating Strategy. A. MEDIUM VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT (Higher than 600 V up to 13.8 KV): Equipment of this voltage type should be switched from the stand-by mode to the operational mode once per month. Note: Excluding any stand-by equipment that is not required by Operations should be run a minimum of one continuous hour every month. B. LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT (Equal or Less than 600 V): Equipment of this voltage type should be switched from the stand-by mode to the operational mode once every two weeks. This includes the switching between the main and auxiliary lube/seal oil pumps. Note: Excluding any stand-by equipment that is not required by Operations should be run a minimum of thirty continuous minutes every two weeks. SWITCHING Time Switching between critical pumps shall be conducted during the normal working days in day time where the support organizations are available. SWITCHING PROCEDURES This RIM covers four different pump startup scenarios. Each one of these scenarios includes important checks and procedures that need to be followed to ensure a reliable pump start-up. Below you will find a detailed start-up procedure for each scenario. The procedure will be detailed but general, additional steps may be required for some particular process. FOLLOW UP PROGRAM Key Performance indicators (KPI's) Switchover = (Total Equipment comply with switchover/Equipment Schedule Switchover) X 100%, Target 90% Note: Switchover the pump: START-UP AND STOPPAGE FOR DEFERENT TYPE OF ROTATING EQUIMPMENT