Site Acceptance Test (SAT): Acceptance Criteria, Environmental Conditions & Commissioning Readiness

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 Ir. Sugeng Endarsiwi / Printing Ink Manufacture

Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)  rigorously verifies that installed systems meet defined acceptance criteria, including functional, performance, and safety benchmarks, under precise environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. This careful testing confirms operational readiness and integration within actual facility environments, preventing issues during commissioning. By controlling and monitoring these conditions meticulously, the LotusWorks team ensure systems perform reliably in real-world scenarios. Exploring our approach further reveals how we guarantee seamless commissioning and system integrity.


What is a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Why It Matters

A Site Acceptance Test (SAT) verifies that installed systems perform according to specifications under actual environmental conditions before full operation begins.

Commissioning plays a crucial role in coordinating these tests to ensure reliability and compliance across various industry sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, data centres, and pharmaceuticals.

Understanding the Difference Between Site Acceptance Test and Factory Acceptance Test

To properly distinguish Site Acceptance Test (SAT) from Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), we first define FAT as the pre-installation verification of equipment functionality at the manufacturer’s facility.

Comparing FAT and SAT, we note that FAT validates design and performance under controlled conditions, while SAT confirms system integration and operation onsite.

Both tests are critical milestones in the commissioning lifecycle, with FAT preceding shipment and SAT finalizing acceptance before full operation.


PhaseFATSAT
LocationFactoryInstallation site
PurposePre-shipment verificationPost-installation validation
Key FocusDesign compliance, functionalityOperational performance, integration

Source: https://lotusworks.com/site-acceptance-test/

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