Process Plant Construction

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

INTRODUCTION.

CHAPTER 1. AN OVERVIEW.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Materials, Equipment, Materiel & Works.

1.3 Interested Parties.

1.4 Project Strategy.

1.5 Contractual Environment.

CHAPTER 2. ISO 9000.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Quality Assurance.

2.3 Difficulties Met.

2.4 The Rationale for Formal Quality Management Systems.

2.5 Certification of a Quality Management System.

2.6 Quality / Occupational Health & Safety / Environment.

CHAPTER 3. ON-SITE RESPONSIBILITIES & INTERFACES.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 The Owner.

3.3 The EPCM Contractor.

3.4 Construction Contractors.

3.5 Suppliersâ Representatives.

3.6 Special Service Providers.

3.7 Utility Companies.

3.8 The Insurer.

3.9 Authorities.

3.10 The Architect.

3.11 Plant Extensions & Modifications.

3.12 Small Construction Sites.

CHAPTER 4. THE EPCM CONTRACTOR.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 The Corporate Quality Manual.

4.3 Creating the Site Quality Plan.

4.4 The Organization Chart.

4.5 The Site Director.

4.6 The Site Quality Assurance Manager.

4.7 Responsibilities for Quality Control.

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CHAPTER 5. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Selecting the Construction Contractors.

5.3 The Initial Site Meeting with Each Construction Contractor.

5.4 Site Quality Plan.

5.5 Inspection & Test Plan.

5.6 Procedures & Method Statements.

5.7 Inspection & Test Records.

5.8 Construction Quality File.

5.9 Inspection, Measuring & Test Equipment.

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CHAPTER 6. CONSTRUCTION / ENGINEERING INTERFACE .

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Types & Origins of Engineering Documents.

6.3 EPCM Contractor Specifications & Drawings.

6.4 Suppliersâ Documentation.

6.5 Construction Contractorsâ Specifications & Drawings.

6.6 Engineering Standards & Codes of Practice.

6.7 Document Control.

6.8 Engineering Site Queries.

6.9 âAs-Builtâ Drawings.

6.10 Information Technology Infrastructure.

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CHAPTER 7. MATERIAL MANAGEMENT.

7.1 Sources of Materiel.

7.2 Purchase Orders.

7.3 Materiel Storage Facilities.

7.4 Materiel Control Procedure.

7.5 Incoming Inspection, Ongoing Inspection & Maintenance.

7.6 Traceability.

7.7 Spare Parts.

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CHAPTER 8. NONCONFORMITIES.

8.1 What Are Nonconformities and How Do We Manage Them?.

8.2 Resolution.

8.3 Model Procedure.

8.4 Few or Many Nonconformity Reports.

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CHAPTER 9. QUALITY AUDITS.

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 Guidelines for Auditing, Including a Model Procedure.

9.3 Typical Audit Questions.

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CHAPTER 10. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS & COMPLETION REPORT.

10.1 Introduction.

10.2 Management Reviews on Site during Construction.

10.3 Construction Completion Report.

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CHAPTER 11. CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION & TURNOVER.

11.1 Activity Phases on Site.

11.2 Contractual Milestones.

11.3 Responsibilities of Parties Present.

11.4 Construction Completion Procedure.

11.5 Procedure for Turnover to the Owner.

11.6 Construction Completion & Turnover by Functional Systems.

11.7 Conclusions.

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APPENDIX A. CIVIL WORKS & BUILDINGS.

APPENDIX B. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

APPENDIX C. HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING.

APPENDIX D. WELDING.

APPENDIX E. STRUCTURAL STEELWORK.

APPENDIX F. PIPING.

APPENDIX G. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

APPENDIX H. INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL.

APPENDIX I. PAINTING.

APPENDIX J. THERMAL INSULATION.

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INDEX