An Introduction to the Early Planning Process for Plant Automation Projects

Front End Engineering, FEL1,2, & 3, Feasibiltiy Analysis, Conceptual Engineering, PPP What does it all mean?  When do you need to do it? What does it include? How does it affect your automation project?

Introduction to the early planning process involved with capital projects and the impact of early planning on those projects. The focus will be on understanding the terms used, the amount of engineering and cost/benefit as well as risk mitigation information needed as your project moves through the various “management” gates of approval. 

While information will be applicable to all captital projects, the focus will be on existing facilities and their automation modernization projects, ie brownfield automation projects.