Factory acceptance test(FAT) in Equipment Qualification

-A test conducted at the vendor’s premises to verify that the  system, equipment or utility, as assembled or partially assembled, meets expected specifications.

-The purpose of the FAT is the provide document evidence that the equipment is verified at the vendor site before it installed.

-Prior to installation of the equipment shall be confirmed to comply with URS at the vendor site if applicable.

-Equipment is constructed as per the customer’s requirement or not, Safety assessment shall be done before installation.

-If it can be shown that the functionality is not affected by the transport and installation.

-FAT may be supplemented by the execution of a SAT following the receipt of equipment at the manufacturing site.

-FAT Protocol shall be include following contents:

      Purpose

      Scope

      Procedure

      Following point need to be checked in FAT:

                    Design as per the requirement

                    MOC

                    Major components

                    Electrical connection

                    Critical Parameters (Functional Test)

                    Other accessories

                    Any software if available

                    Documents (Drawing, manual)