Pre-Commissioning CIP Services for Greenfield Construction
America's construction boom demands faster commissioning. Mobile CIP skids, expert flushing, chemical passivation, and validated cleanliness—delivered with owner-led execution for data centers, pharma facilities, and industrial megaprojects.
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America's Greenfield Construction Boom
Record construction activity creates unprecedented demand for pre-commissioning services. Every delay costs millions—proper system cleaning prevents startup failures.
The Cost of Improper Commissioning
When pre-commissioning is done incorrectly—or skipped entirely—the consequences are severe.
Schedule Delays
Contaminated systems require emergency re-cleaning, often delaying startup by weeks. For hyperscale data centers, each month of delay can erase significant cloud revenue potential.
Equipment Damage
Debris-clogged pumps, fouled heat exchangers, and blocked control valves require expensive replacement. Warranty claims may be denied if cleaning records are inadequate.
Complete Pre-Commissioning Solutions
From small component passivation to entire facility commissioning—integrated cleaning, flushing, and validation services.
High-Velocity Flushing
Remove construction debris, weld slag, and particulate with 5+ ft/s turbulent flow. Staged filtration captures contaminants.
Chemical Degreasing
Heated alkaline cleaning removes fabrication oils, cutting lubricants, and organic contamination before passivation.
Stainless Passivation
ASTM A967 compliant citric or nitric acid passivation restores chromium oxide layer on piping and equipment.
Carbon Piping Cleaning
Specialized cleaning for carbon steel systems including rust inhibitor application for corrosion protection.
Domestic Water Treatment
Chlorination, sanitization, and disinfection for potable water systems per AWWA standards.
Hydrostatic Testing
Pressure testing per ASME B31.3 with calibrated gauges, documented hold times, and leak verification.
High-Purity Final Rinse
DI/RO/WFI final rinse cycles achieve <2 μS/cm conductivity for pharma and high-purity systems.
Documentation Packages
Complete turnover packages with flow logs, chemical batch records, temperature profiles, and sign-offs.
Construction Contamination Explorer
Select a contamination source to understand its impact and removal requirements.
Weld Slag & Heat Tint
● Critical RiskWelding creates slag deposits, heat-affected zones with chromium depletion, and weld discoloration. Improper weld cleaning leaves iron contamination that causes immediate rouge formation during startup.
Heat tint colors indicate oxidation temperatures: straw (300°C), brown (400°C), blue (600°C). All require removal before passivation can be effective.
Fabrication Oils & Lubricants
● Critical RiskPipe cutting, threading, and machining operations use oils and lubricants that coat internal surfaces. These organic contaminants prevent proper passivation, contaminate high-purity systems, and pose explosion risks in oxygen service equipment.
Metal Shavings & Particulate
● High RiskCutting, grinding, drilling, and reaming generate metal fines that accumulate in piping. These particles block valves, damage pumps, erode seals, clog filters, and contaminate process fluids.
Carbon Steel Contamination
● High RiskContact with carbon steel tools, rigging equipment, scaffolding, or temporary supports transfers iron to stainless steel surfaces. Even brief contact embeds iron that accelerates corrosion.
Gasket Debris & Sealants
● Moderate RiskGasket cutting, flange assembly, and sealing operations leave PTFE shavings, elastomer particles, thread sealant residues, and adhesive contamination that foul control valves.
Pre-Commissioning Process Flow
Click each step to learn what happens and why it matters for your project.
Pre-Planning & Site Assessment
System review, chemical selection, safety coordinationWhy This Matters
Proper planning prevents 90% of commissioning problems. We analyze P&IDs to calculate system volumes, identify potential flow restrictions, select appropriate chemistry for your materials, and coordinate with your construction manager to integrate seamlessly with other trades.
Without this step, you risk undersized equipment, incompatible chemicals, scheduling conflicts, and safety incidents. Every dollar spent here saves ten during execution.
Mobilization & Connection
Mobile CIP skids staged and connected on-siteWhy This Matters
Our mobile CIP skids arrive fully equipped—pumps, heaters, tanks, filtration, instrumentation. No dependence on your facility's utilities or permanent systems. We connect via temporary hoses and fittings, which means we can clean your piping before plant systems are operational.
This self-contained approach eliminates delays waiting for electrical, water, or other utilities to be commissioned first. We stage in parking lots, on loading docks, or wherever access is available.
Alkaline Degrease
Heated cleaning removes oils and organic contaminationWhy This Matters
Fabrication oils, cutting lubricants, and machining fluids coat every inch of new piping. These organic films must be removed BEFORE acid passivation—otherwise the acid can't contact the metal surface and passivation fails completely.
Heated alkaline chemistry (140-180°F) saponifies oils and emulsifies grease, floating contamination away from surfaces. Skipping this step is the #1 cause of passivation failures.
High-Velocity Flushing
5+ ft/s turbulent flow removes particulate debrisWhy This Matters
Construction leaves behind weld slag, metal shavings, gasket debris, rust scale, and dirt. Low-velocity flow just pushes this contamination around—it takes turbulent flow (5+ ft/s, Reynolds >10,000) to actually dislodge particles from pipe walls and low points.
We use staged filtration (200μ → 100μ → 50μ → 25μ) to capture progressively finer particles. Filter inspection provides documented evidence of debris removal.
Chemical Passivation
ASTM A967 compliant citric/nitric acid treatmentWhy This Matters
Stainless steel's corrosion resistance comes from a thin chromium oxide layer. Construction activities damage this layer and embed free iron from tools, handling, and cross-contamination. Acid passivation dissolves embedded iron while allowing chromium to re-oxidize and restore protection.
Without passivation, systems develop rouge (iron oxide contamination) within weeks of startup. Rouge contaminates products, clogs filters, and leads to expensive re-cleaning.
Neutralization & Final Rinse
pH adjustment and high-purity rinse to specWhy This Matters
Residual acid must be completely removed—any left behind will continue attacking the steel and cause pitting corrosion. We neutralize with controlled rinses, monitoring pH until it returns to 6.5-7.5.
For high-purity systems (pharma, semiconductor), we continue rinsing with DI or WFI water until conductivity drops below 2 μS/cm, ensuring no ionic contamination remains.
Verification & Documentation
Testing, inspection, and turnover package assemblyWhy This Matters
Verification proves the work was done correctly. Copper sulfate testing per ASTM A380 confirms passivation effectiveness. Visual inspection documents surface condition. Documentation packages provide audit trails for quality systems, warranty claims, and regulatory compliance.
Complete records protect you if equipment issues arise later—you can prove proper commissioning was performed.
Fast-Track Your Commissioning
Construction-focused approach that prevents startup issues and accelerates turnover.
Rapid Deployment
Mobile equipment staged within 48 hours. Owner-led execution ensures fast decision-making with zero bureaucracy.
Schedule Certainty
Fixed timelines with milestone tracking. Seamless coordination with mechanical completion and startup activities.
Scalable Capability
From individual fittings to complete facility systems—50-500 GPM mobile CIP sized to your project needs.
Startup Prevention
Prevent pump failures, valve blockages, and heat exchanger fouling with proper commissioning cleaning.
Audit-Ready Docs
Complete packages with flow logs, chemical batch records, temperature profiles, and acceptance verification.
Construction Expertise
10+ years greenfield experience across data centers, pharma facilities, EV plants, and industrial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does pre-commissioning take for typical systems?
Can you clean both stainless and carbon steel systems?
Do you provide domestic water chlorination and disinfection?
What size projects can you handle?
What documentation is provided?
Fast-Track Your Construction Commissioning
Mobile CIP systems, expert execution, and complete documentation for on-time turnover.
What to Include
- P&IDs or system descriptions
- Pipe sizes and materials
- Construction schedule milestones
- Cleanliness specifications
What Happens Next
- We review your system requirements
- Detailed quote within 24-48 hours
- Schedule coordination with your CM
- Mobilization and execution