Sector/Industry: Semiconductor
Location: Manassas, Virginia
Project Duration: March 2020 – present
Solution: Fully Managed Commissioning & Start-Up Service
Project Description:
Our client is a world-leading producer of computer memory and computer data storage. LotusWorks was tasked with developing and delivering the commissioning process of our client’s 115,000 sq ft cleanroom expansion on a greenfield site in Virginia. The LotusWorks team have been involved with this project from the outset, developing and executing the commissioning plan, implementing the various processes, and developing pre-commissioning and functional acceptance test scripts. They are currently working through start-up and commissioning phase ensuring the client facility confirms to design and operates to the highest levels of efficiency and safety.
Project Services
- Complete management of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
- Development of commissioning plans tailored to client project requirements
- Management of energization commissioning procedures
- Field observations during construction
- Management and training of client staff in accordance with best practice
- Development and integration of Functional Acceptance Tests (FAT’s)
- Integrated systems testing to verify that all facility components work together as unified systems
- Execute Functional Acceptance Tests of facility systems, which include:
- Cooling Tower & condenser water systems
- Chillers and Chilled water system
- Boiler and heating hot water systems
- CDA compressors and Dryers
- MV and LV Electrical substations and Switchgear
- Makeup Air handlers
- General and Fab Exhaust fans and ductwork
- Scrubbers and VOC units
- Variable Frequency Drives
Outcomes:
- LotusWorks strategic approach at the design / pre-commissioning phase has ensured the removal of design faults, the quick identification of obstacles and minimizes any disruption to the end-user experience
- The involvement of the LotusWorks team has ensured the project stays on budget and experiences fewer delays and reworks
- The client experiences maximized efficiency in equipment operations resulting in long haul energy savings through analysis and continuous improvement
- LotusWorks extensive data capture system provided our client with a clear, rounded view of their equipment performance and as a result, was shared with other client facilities globally
- Ensuring the project achieved the first 3 milestones on time as systems were commissioned and controlling to FAB specs.
- Safety and pre-commissioning good catch programs implemented onsite has positive impacts