Introduction to Process Plant Projects

The book covers all stages of process plant projects from initiation to completion and handover by describing the roles and actions of all functions involved. It discusses engineering, procurement, construction, project management, contract administration, project control and HSE, with reference to international contracting and business practices.

Part 1: Basic Definitions. 1. Preamble. 2. Parties Involved in Process Plant Projects. 3. Contracts. 4. Management. Part 2: Launching the Project. 5. Starting the Implementation. 6. Project Management. Part 3: Developing the Project. 7. Project Development during Home Office Services. 8. Engineering. 9. Project Control. 10. Procurement. 11. Construction Contracting. Part 4: Later Stages of Project Development. 12. Continuation to the Project at Field. 13. Progress of Project at Field. Part 5: Project Completion. 14. Contract Closure. Part 6: Other Functions with Top Priority. 15. Health, Safety, and Environment. 16. Quality Management. 17. Job Acquisition Process. 18. Contract Administration. Appendices. Glossary of Acronyms.