FEL is a project execution model that uses a phased approach to let stakeholders handle risks and commit extra resources at well-defined approved milestones throughout the project life cycle. Front-end loading engineering should be a flexible procedure that benefits project engineers on projects of any size. A correctly implemented FEL program results in more successful projects with improved cost and schedule performance, better risk management, and fewer scope changes.
FEL-1 Feasibility Study: Define Project Ideas Alternatives
Deliverables for FEL-1 Typical Content:
- Process Flow Diagram
- Key Plan/Site Plan
- General Arrangement(s)
- Preliminary Design Calculations
- Major Equipment List
- FEL 1 Report
- Cost Estimate Accuracy +/-30 %
FEL-2 Content Select: Evaluate Alternatives
Deliverables for FEL-2 Typical Content:
- Process Flow Diagram
- Key Plan/Site Plan
- General Arrangement(s)
- Preliminary Design Calculations
- Major Equipment List
- Preliminary Soil Investigation Report (as required)
- Equipment Quotations
- Preliminary Specifications
- FEL 2 Report
- Cost Estimate Accuracy + 25/-10%
FEL-3 FEED: Define the plant to be built
Deliverables for FEL-3 Typical Content:
- Process Flow Diagram
- Preliminary P & ID Drawing
- Key Plan/Site Plan
- General Arrangement(s)
- Preliminary Electrical Schematics
- Preliminary Cable Schedule
- Preliminary Piping Line List
- Preliminary Vendor Information/Drawings
- Preliminary Design Calculations
- Equipment List
- Preliminary Instrument List
- Process Hazards Review
- Preliminary Soil Investigation Report (as required)
- Equipment Quotations
- Preliminary Specifications
- FEL 3 Report
- Cost Estimate Accuracy +15/-10%
