Process design phase

A Conceptual Design is the starting point for a basic process design (Phase 0) and can be used to prepare both order-of-magnitude and conceptual estimates to support initial business planning decisions. 

Permits the process engineering group to start developing the technieal data and perform the design work required for a basie process design (Phase 0). 

Conceptual estimates are typically prepared during the advanced R D and early process design stages. They are normally used to build the preliminary project economics, prepare preliminary execution plans, and develop cost estimates for the preparation of a complete process design (Phase 1) and a definitive cost estimate. The Phase 0 design package, described in Chapter 6, contains all the information required for conceptual estimates. See Table 9.1 for an example of a conceptual estimate. 

CF.D is responsible for the design and construction of the facility within the scope established in the AFE. The process design (Phase 1) will be done by the CED process section with cooperation from Division R D and plant engineers. 

Develop an adequate and economical process design (Phase 0) that is consistent with the design, operating, and maintenance criteria established by the Venture Manager. 

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