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Follow the Plan’ When Installing andCommissioning Compounding Lines
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ing a timeline and budge
hen you are shopping for a line for compounding, Extruder assembly drawing, three views;
:devolatilization, reactive and direct extrusion, Barrel/screw layout (to scale in AutoCAD), elevation
purchasing the correct equipment is only part of view only;
the equation. Not unlike an addition to your house,
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and selecting the right contractors will make all the compressed air;
difference in getting the project completed on time System utility requirements: dust control and any
without (or at least with minimal) cost overruns. Local special HVAC requirements;
contractors are generally preferable.
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engineering efforts up front to any companies, including
machinery suppliers, that offer turnkey solutions. An Contractor Documentation:
organized engineering effort is required to provide an Sub-vendor mechanical, electrical, and installation
accurate turnkey system and installation proposal. A word drawings;
to the wise: Don’t overly rely on third parties.
Floor loading drawing;
Preparation phase
System interconnecting cabling drawing;
Site preparation and coordination of the many divergent
tasks that are required to install and successfully -Conduit runs;
commission equipment is best not left to chance. Even -Number of conductors;
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the installation and startup phases of a new project. :LUH W\SH DQG JDXJH HWF
System interconnecting piping drawing.
Before starting, it is highly recommended that the
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documents need to be thoughtfully prepared to facilitate
effective communication with vendors and contractors System Input/output list;
to obtain accurate information on both performance and Source code for programming;
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are familiar with plant personnel and local codes, where Bid package preparation for third-party contractors;
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The following checklists are intended to serve as a rough from bill of materials;
guideline for what’s needed: Environmental permit applications, as required.
Engineering Documentation: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), including:
In-house and vendor drawings prepared in AutoCAD; Visual inspection and identification of system
Operating manuals for all equipment; components;
P & ID drawing for entire system; Review of control-panel layout;
General arrangement views of entire system, plan Documentation of model numbers, serial numbers,
and elevation; and pertinent specifications of all applicable
components;
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