The layout of the equipment in a new plant is started at a very early stage during the plant development phase. These early phases are sometimes called Feed (front end engineering design) or conceptual design. The engineer, who is preparing the first draft of the layout, has only very limited information. Usually even the process design has not yet been completed, let alone that the equipment information is available.
However the level of investment cost need to be determined before the next phase of the plant development can be approved. The engineer uses his experience to layout the plant and to get a feeling for the material quantities. The first cost estimate is based on this preliminary layout and therefore the experience of the engineer.
It is clear that this initial layout can be crucial for the decision whether the development of the plant will continue. Experience in the layout of a plant and experienced engineers are a valuable asset during the first phases of plant development.
The engineers of Badger in The Hague started in the 80's to combine their experience in a plant design guide. This guide is not in use anymore and a version of this important guide could now be made available in the following pages.
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section description A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS B PIPEWAY DESIGN C RELIEF SYSTEM D COLUMNS E EXCHANGERS F COMPRESSORS G HEATERS H COOLING WATER TOWERS J STORAGE TANKS K PUMPS