FAT Test

Factory Acceptance Test ensuring equipment performance and compliance before delivery

What is FAT?

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is a comprehensive testing procedure conducted at our facility before equipment shipment. It verifies that the equipment meets all design specifications and performance requirements.

Clients or their representatives are welcome to witness the FAT process, ensuring complete transparency and confidence in the delivered equipment.

Heat exchanger being lifted by crane with pressure gauges
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Test Types

Comprehensive testing covering all aspects of equipment performance

Hydrostatic Test

Pressure test using water at 1.5x design pressure

Performance Test

Thermal and hydraulic performance verification

Temperature Test

Temperature distribution and approach verification

Functional Test

All mechanical and control functions verification

FAT Process

Systematic approach ensuring thorough testing at every stage

01

Pre-Test Preparation

Review of test procedures, calibration of instruments, and setup of test equipment.

Test procedure review
Instrument calibration check
Test setup verification
Safety briefing
02

Pressure Testing

Hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure testing to verify pressure boundary integrity.

Hydrostatic test at 1.5x design pressure
Hold time verification
Leak inspection
Pressure recording
03

Performance Testing

Thermal performance verification under simulated operating conditions.

Heat duty verification
Temperature approach testing
Flow distribution check
Fan performance test
04

Functional Testing

Verification of all functional components and control systems.

Louver operation test
Fan rotation check
Vibration measurement
Noise level test
05

Documentation Review

Final review of all test records and documentation.

Test report compilation
Certificate issuance
Client witness sign-off
Data package preparation

Acceptance Criteria

Clear standards ensuring consistent quality

Pressure TestNo pressure drop, no leakage at 1.5x design pressure for 30 minutes
Thermal PerformanceWithin 5% of design heat duty
VibrationBelow 4.5 mm/s as per ISO 10816
Noise LevelBelow 85 dB(A) at 1 meter distance
Fan BalanceG6.3 grade as per ISO 1940
Surface TreatmentCoating thickness 80-120 microns, no defects

FAT in Action

Real scenes from our Factory Acceptance Test process

Air cooler structure assembly inside factory with scissor lifts
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Air cooler structure assembly inside factory with scissor lifts

Wide view of air cooler structure inside factory
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Wide view of air cooler structure inside factory

Technicians performing FAT on air cooler fan assembly
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Technicians performing FAT on air cooler fan assembly

Large air cooler structural frame lifting
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Large air cooler structural frame lifting

Steel frame structure assembly
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Steel frame structure assembly

Air cooler unit assembly with crane
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Air cooler unit assembly with crane

Large air cooler structure with walkway and railings
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Large air cooler structure with walkway and railings

FAT Video

Watch our Factory Acceptance Test process in action

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