Front End Engineering and Design (FEED, or 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 optimizations for a cost minimization, 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.
Project Information
- Introduction
- General Project Description
- Site Description
- Operating Philosophy
- Rely Upon Data/Information
- Document Order of Precedence
- Project Execution Plan
- Master Document Index
Design and Engineering Basis
- Design Basis (or Basis of Design)
- Design Criteria
- Basis of Engineering and Design Data (BEDD)
- FEED Studies (if any)
- Process Safety Studies (if any)
- HAZOP Report
- SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Report
- Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) Reports
- Plant & Building Siting Study
- Fireproofing Zones (Drawings)
- Firewater Design Considerations
- Flare and Relief Systems
- Environmental Documents
- Preliminary Noise Data
- Mechanical Handling Report
- Technical Specifications
- Project Technical Specifications
- Codes and Standards
Technical Deliverables
- Process
- Process Description
- Block Flow Diagram (BFD)
- Process Simulations
- Process Flow Diagram (PFD)
- Heat and Material Balance (H&MB)
- Utility Head Diagram (UHD) or Utility Flow Diagram (UFD)
- Utility Distribution Diagram (UDD)
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
- P&ID Symbol & Legend and Typical Detail Diagrams
- Equipment List
- Process Datasheets
- Process Datasheets for Instrumentation
- Line List
- Design Pressure/ Design Temperature Guides
- Utility Summary
- Catalyst and Chemical Summary (including Lubricant)
- Start-up and 2-Year Spare Parts List Template
- Mechanical
- Equipment Specifications – complete for long lead items, preliminary for other equipment
- Equipment Sizing – complete for major equipment
- Mechanical Datasheet (Data Sheet)
- Specialty Items List
- Preliminary Equipment Arrangements
- Material Selection Guides (Material Selection Diagram (MSD))
- Piping
- Line Sizing – complete for major process lines
- Preliminary Pipe Stress Analysis
- Site Plan
- Overall Plot Plan Drawings
- CSA (Civil, Structure and Architecture)
- Conceptual Underground Layout Drawings
- Geotechnical Surveys and Reports
- Preliminary Buildings Drawings
- Preliminary Drainage, Paving and Fencing Arrangements
- Control Systems - DCS, PLC, SIS Systems
- Instrument and Control System General Requirements and Configuration
- Cause & Effect Diagrams
- Typical Loop Diagrams
- Typical Instrument Details
- Instrument Systems
- Instrument Index
- Instrument Datasheet
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical System Description
- Electrical One Line Diagrams
- Conceptual Substation Layouts
- Conceptual Cable Routing Diagrams, Grounding Drawings and Lighting Drawings
- Electrical Equipment List
- Electrical Data Sheets
- Electrical Load List, Calculations, Preliminary Cable Schedule and Studies
- Area Classification Drawings
- Telecommunication System Description
- Telecommunications Block Diagrams
- Three Dimensional Model (3D Model
Procurement
- Long Lead Items List
- Approved Vendors List - International
- FEED Contracts List
- ITB Format and Key Documents
- Material requisitions and RFQ’s for long lead items
Construction
- Land Use Plan
- Infrastructure Strategy Document
- Temporary Facilities
Interface
- Interface Management Plan
- Tie-in & Interface Lists and drawings
Schedule
- FEED Schedule
- Detailed Engineering and Procurement Schedule
- Construction Schedule
- Basis and Assumptions
Cost Estimate (Level 3: -10%/+15%)
- Estimate Report and Direct Cost Summaries
- Budgetary Quotations
- Reference Drawings