CEEF supplied six Thermal Oil Heaters for Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd.’s Dubai concentrated solar power and photovoltaic hybrid project. The six units were installed across three project phases, with two heaters in each phase. CEEF’s engineering service team completed the commissioning of the final two units in March 2024, concluding its commissioning work for the project.
CEEF’s product quality and service support received recognition from both the UAE side and Shanghai Electric. The project involved three commissioning visits to Dubai between October 2022 and March 2024.
Phase I: Commissioning During the Pandemic
In October 2022, CEEF’s engineering service personnel traveled to Dubai to commission the two Thermal Oil Heaters installed during Phase I.
At the time, the global COVID-19 pandemic presented additional challenges for international project work. The team followed the required health and safety precautions while continuing with the commissioning tasks.
After 73 days of work, the team successfully completed commissioning and brought the two heaters into normal operation, supporting the project’s progress.
Phase II: Commissioning in July 2023
In July 2023, CEEF’s engineering service team returned to Dubai to commission the two heaters installed during Phase II.
Drawing on the experience gained during the first visit, the engineers approached the work with greater familiarity and confidence. Although this phase presented more complex commissioning challenges, the team used its technical expertise and coordinated efforts to resolve the issues encountered and ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment.
Phase III: Final Commissioning in March 2024
In March 2024, CEEF engineers Yu Shengli and Qiu Jiafu made the third trip to Dubai to commission the two remaining Thermal Oil Heaters in Phase III.
By this stage, the engineers had developed a thorough understanding of the local operating environment and the project’s requirements. Their familiarity with the equipment and accumulated commissioning experience helped the team complete the work successfully.
In addition to commissioning the equipment, the engineers shared their experience and technical knowledge with local personnel, providing practical knowledge to support the project’s continued operation.
Across all three phases, CEEF’s work covered equipment quality control, on-site commissioning and technical service support. The completion of the final two heaters in March 2024 marked the conclusion of CEEF’s commissioning work for the six-unit supply.
