The FEED (Front End Engineering and Design, Front End Engineering (FEE), or Front End Loading (FEL)) is a type of the design and engineering documents that is developed based on a conceptual engineering or pre-FEED results. A FEED is used for the basis of the detailed design and engineering; FID (final investment decision) with accurate TIC (Total Investment Cost) estimates and overall project execution planning as well as the tendering document for EPC contractor selection. A FEED engineering depth is similar to a basic engineering, and its main outputs are process studies including process technology selection, process and utility configuration, and optimisations for a cost minimisation, supporting documentation for permits and funding, EPC execution planning including EPC cost estimate (Accuracy: +/- 15 ~ 30%), EPC Schedule, EPC tendering document, and basis of detailed design and engineering document. Type of FEED is a light, normal and extended FEED based on engineering deliverables and their depth and details depend on the client’s demand.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Engineering; FEED Deliverable; Project: Project Management
