Equipment supervision refers to the unit tasked with overseeing equipment on behalf of the owner, purchaser, or construction unit, in accordance with the requirements of the equipment supply contract. It adheres to principles of objectivity, impartiality, integrity, and scientific rigor, ensuring oversight across the entire manufacturing process—from raw material procurement to production and quality control. This includes monitoring the quality management system of the equipment manufacturing unit and the services provided to the client.
Due to various constraints, users often lack the capacity to oversee the intricate manufacturing processes, especially for complex large-scale equipment. Consequently, it becomes imperative to enlist a third party for equipment supervision. These supervising entities deploy highly skilled professionals to conduct comprehensive oversight, ensuring the rationality of design, correctness of material selection, feasibility of process plans, accuracy of manufacturing processes, and integrity of inspection procedures. This rigorous oversight guarantees product quality.
Over the years, NOA has emerged as a leader in the industry, boasting significant scale and strength compared to its domestic counterparts. It has cultivated extensive business partnerships and exchanges with international engineering consultants and end users across various sectors including traditional energy, new energy, petrochemicals, natural gas, offshore engineering, ports, mining, metallurgy, and traditional manufacturing. NOA's Industrial Services Division comprises over 100 professional engineers, inspectors, and auditors proficient in inspecting and overseeing the manufacture and installation of boilers, pressure vessels, pipelines, valves, steel structures, modules, and electromechanical equipment. With a nationwide presence, they provide expert equipment supervision services to enterprises across diverse fields.
I. NOA provides project equipment supervision services, which include but are not limited to:
| 1.raw material inspection | 7.Non-destructive testing (NDT) |
| 2.manufacturing process inspection | 8.witness testing |
| 3.dimensional measurements | 9.painting inspection |
| 4.documentation review | 10. Factory acceptance testing (FAT) |
| 5.visual inspection | 11.packaging and loading inspection |
| 6.welding inspection |
II.NOA's services encompass the entirety of the supply chain, offering a comprehensive range that includes, but is not restricted to:
| 1.Supplier assessment audits | 4.Production schedule management |
| 2.Inspection at all stages of manufacturing | 5.Tailored manufacturing supervision services |
| 3. Technical advice on the manufacturing process |
Our Equipment Supervision service follows a meticulous process to ensure the quality and compliance of the equipment throughout its manufacturing stages.
1. Preparation Phase:
- Familiarization with regulations, codes, standards, and contractual requirements related to the equipment.
- Review of drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing processes.
- Assessment of main process methods and quality assurance procedures.
2. Document Review:
- Thorough review of various documents related to equipment manufacture, including production plans, inspection requirements, and quality control procedures.
- Verification of new technologies, materials, and processes to be adopted.
3. Factory Acceptance:
- Comprehensive inspection, testing, and inventory of equipment manufacturing quality.
- Hardware acceptance involves functional and performance tests, dimensional checks, and inventory of components.
- Document acceptance includes verification of delivery documents and compliance with contractual requirements.
4. Site Inspection:
- Handover procedures upon equipment delivery to the site.
- Careful acceptance of equipment based on factory quality standards.
- Preparation of detailed inspection reports outlining findings, recommendations, and any issues encountered.
Throughout the process, our team ensures adherence to industry best practices, maintains communication with stakeholders, and provides expert guidance to mitigate risks and optimize equipment performance.
What are the tasks that need to be prepared before general equipment supervision?
(1) Familiarity with regulations, codes, standards, contracts, and other relevant documents pertaining to the equipment being supervised.
(2) Understanding the drawings and relevant technical specifications of the equipment under supervision.
(3) Acquiring knowledge of the primary processing methods, along with corresponding standards for processing, welding, inspection, testing, and non-destructive testing of the equipment.
(4) Familiarity with the manufacturer's quality assurance procedures, production outlines, and related protocols.
(5) Preparing or becoming familiar with management procedures related to equipment supervision and manufacturing.
What is included in the general document review during equipment supervision and manufacture?
Review of various information relating to the manufacture of the equipment, including:
(1) Production plans and process plans for the equipment.
(2) Identification and test reports for new technologies, materials, and processes.
(3) Inspection plans, requirements, and calibration certificates for testing equipment and instruments.
(4) Production process equipment, operating procedures, and qualifications of relevant production personnel.
(5) Quality certification documents and inspection reports for raw materials, outsourced parts, components, and standard parts.
What is the general content of the factory acceptance of equipment?
Factory acceptance involves a comprehensive final inspection, testing, and inventory of equipment manufacturing quality and documents according to contract and specification book requirements. It includes:
(1) Hardware acceptance, encompassing functional and performance tests, dimensional checks, and inventory of components and spare parts.
(2) Document acceptance, involving verification of delivery documents' compliance and packaging details.
(3) Inspection of packaging and related markings.
What is the inspection work after the equipment is delivered to the site?
(1) Coordinate with the installation unit per the contract for unpacking, inventorying, inspection, acceptance, and handover of equipment delivered to the site.
(2) Conduct meticulous acceptance of the equipment based on factory quality standards and specifications.
(3) Prepare and sign the factory acceptance report, detailing acceptance basis, content, actual situation, identified issues, conclusions, and recommendations.
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