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SAT

SAT — Site Acceptance Test

A formal test conducted at the installation site to verify that equipment or systems satisfy specified operational and acceptance requirements.

Definition

A Site Acceptance Test (SAT) is a structured verification process performed after equipment or systems have been installed to demonstrate that they operate correctly within their intended operating environment and satisfy the specified functional, performance and acceptance requirements. SAT confirms successful installation before commissioning or operational use.

Why It Matters

Site Acceptance Testing verifies that installed equipment and systems operate correctly under actual site conditions before being placed into service.

In Practice

Site Acceptance Testing typically follows Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and confirms that transportation, installation and integration have not adversely affected system performance.

Common Misuse

Site Acceptance Testing verifies installed equipment under actual operating conditions, whereas Factory Acceptance Testing verifies equipment before shipment from the manufacturer.

Term Details
Synonyms:
SAT; Site Acceptance Test; Site Acceptance Testing; Commissioning Test
Classification:
Quality Assurance
Methodology
Intermediate
Applications

Testing; Commissioning; Quality Assurance.

Where It's Used

Manufacturing.; Oil and gas.; Petrochemical.; Power generation.; Infrastructure.

References

IEC 62381; IEC 61511

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