ABSTRACT
The basic engineering phase discussed in Chapter 9 builds on the results of the feasibility study and is the last phase of the internal planning process. The central activity is the FEED – development of the design concept in sufficient detail to provide a firm basis for detailed design and engineering, or to produce a performance specification for a design and construct contract. The first step is optimising the design in accordance with the Owner’s requirements and priorities to establish the layouts and principal dimensions and define the performance criteria. The design organisation is determined by technical factors and the Owner’s policies, the nature of the technology, the available organisations capable of preparing the design and whether one multidisciplinary design organisation or discrete specialist design organisations are appropriate. The importance of planning the design activities is emphasised, with suggestions of issues that need to be addressed. Breakdown of the detailed design work into work packages is required to prepare for the next phase. Design interfaces, project management, procurement strategy, financial management, project planning, project procedures, and reporting and approvals are all issues that need to be considered. A risk management plan should be developed to evaluate the elements which remain undefined at the end of basic engineering.
