driftsätta

Driftsätta is a Swedish verb meaning to bring a system, facility, or process into operation; to commission or start up after installation, calibration, and testing. The term is commonly used in engineering, construction, manufacturing, IT, energy, and public infrastructure to describe the formal start of operation of a new asset or upgraded system.

The act of commissioning is called driftsättning. The process typically includes performance testing, safety checks, verification against specifications, quality assurance, documentation, training of operators, and formal handover to the client or operator. Once the checks are completed and acceptance is achieved, the equipment or system is described as driftsatt.

Forms and usage: in present tense the verb is driftsätter, in past tense driftsatte, and the supine form is driftsatt. The noun form is driftsättning, referring to the commissioning process or period. A driftsatt installation is one that has been commissioned and is ready for operation; conversely, a system still under commissioning may be described as under driftsättning.

Etymology and related terms: driftsätta is formed from drift (operation or running) and sätta (to place or put). Related concepts include igångsättning (startup), installation, and aktivering (activation). The nuances of driftsättning emphasize formal readiness and compliance, beyond merely starting a system.