1.
Front End Design (FED)
Improved Project Planning
March 2018

2.
Process Engineering Simplified
Top 3 Reasons
to Implement
a FED
Reduce Risks
Leverage Industry Expertise
Expedite Schedule

3.
Process Engineering Simplified
FED Benefits
Utilizing the SPEC “Phase Zero” process,
buyers are empowered to make informed
decisions

4.
Process Engineering Simplified
FED Benefits
 FED is key to identify risks and develop a more accurate budget.
 With this process, customers gain expert advice, insight, and
information necessary for a thorough review and RFQ package.
 Satisfied SPEC FED customers have identified this process as a
crucial step to an organized project delivered on time and within
budget.

5.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
PFD
 Develop and complete
process flow diagram
Layout
 Update plant layout
drawing with GA of all
equipment and required
operator access

6.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
Schedule
 Complete project
schedule with Gantt
chart
Identify
 Identify and specify all
necessary equipment,
instruments, and
components

7.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
Control
 Provide draft control
narrative with base alarm
and QC interactions
TIC
 Investment grade total
installed cost budget

8.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
Visit
 Site and field verification
of existing conditions
Elevation
 Elevation and equipment
stack up drawings of
each sub system

9.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
Review
 Complete submittal and
project review with revision
allocated
Balance
 Provide mass and utility
balance (stream data
table)

10.
Process Engineering Simplified
FEDSteps
Dust HazardAnalysis
 Risk evaluation and
analysis for further DHA
testing

11.
Process Engineering Simplified
NextSteps
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