FEED Phase

Engineering Design Integrity Workflow

Introduction
FEED Engineering Design Integrity Workflow (EDIW)
EDIW is AMECs best practice guidance to Engineering Managers and supporting
personnel for the delivery of technical integrity. It is an aide-memoir that highlights
the key deliverables and activities throughout the lifecycle of a typical FEED project.
FEED is broken into six phases:
1 Scope Definition and Engineering Execution Strategy
2 Commencement of FEED Design
3 Initial FEED Development and Hazard Identification
4 Initial Design Review & Audit
5 FEED Design Approval (AFD)
6 Final Reviews and Feed Report Compilation
The workflow shown in the EDIW Road Map illustrates the execution sequence on a generic
FEED Project. The vertical columns show activities that can be undertaken concurrently whilst the
sequential flow of work is across the Road Map. As the deliverables and activities in each phase are
completed, work can transition into the next phase.
Situations will arise when work will need to be be done out of sequence, typically to meet a
demanding project schedule. Use of the EDIW allows the risks of out-of-sequence working to be
identified and the necessary mitigation strategies to be put in place.
AMECs corporate governance and assurance of Engineering will measure compliance with the
EDIW workflow and ensure out-of-phase working is being identified and managed. This document
contains a copy of the FEED EDIW Road Map and includes detailed descriptions of the
activities, the key engineering disciplines and supporting documentation.

Phase 1

Scope Definition and Engineering Execution Strategy

Preparation for commencement of detail design. To evaluate FEED deliverables to ensure
engineering is sufficiently mature for detail design to progress in a controlled and minimal
change environment. To confirm Engineering Execution Plan.
Activities / Deliverables

Description

Supporting Documentation

Engineering Execution Plan

& Engineering Organisation
Chart

Create Engineering Execution Plan complete with key supporting

documents / information.

Preparation/Validation of
Conceptual Study Report/
BoD

Confirm maturity of Conceptual Design report. Identify any areas of

concern and ensure these are captured on the Technical Risk Register.

Project Baseline Standards

Establish which codes, standards and specifications are to be utilised,

e.g.. Corporate, project, client, and confirm procedure. Include in
Engineering Execution Plan and/or Discipline Job Design Specifications.

Engineering Baseline Standards, Document No.

OAG-X160-190-GDL-012 (previously AOD-92043 )

Engineering Audit Schedule

Create formal schedule to identify when technical integrity audits,

design reviews, HAZIDS, HAZOPS, etc are to be carried out. Align to
Level 3 Engineering Plan and include in Engineering Execution Plan.

Technical Safety Events Schedule

(Lead Technical Safety Engineer)

Technical Risk Register

Create formal Technical Risk Register identifying all possible risks

associated with the engineering design.

Integrated Engineering
Systems

Agree engineering design tools to be used and confirm that system

hardware, software and support is available. Include issues such as
PDMS or PDS, Cats and Specs, survey methods, dimensional control
techniques, etc. Document and record in the Engineering Execution
Plan and discipline job design specifications.

Engineering Systems Project Start-up Manual,

Document No. OAG-X160-170-MAN-003

QRA & FRA Strategy

Establish status of project Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Fire

Risk Assessment (FRA) and Emergency Escape & Rescue Assessment
(EERA) information and confirm methodology for timely delivery into
engineering design process. Agree accountability for delivery, e.g..
Client, 3rd party, AMEC, and record in Engineering Execution Plan.

Hazard Management Philosophy, OAG-X160190-GDL-009 (previously AOD-97-001): Hazard

& Risk Management, OAG-X160-190-PRO-024

Discipline Job Design

Specification

Define the key project specific design parameters and operational

constraints that are applicable to the appropriate discipline for the
detailed design of the project. To identify key individuals , roles and
responsibilities, design tools, key codes and standards, etc.

Level 3 Engineering Plan

Agree work breakdown structure, develop CTRs and create level 3

integrated engineering plan covering all disciplines. To be included in
Engineering Execution Plan.

10

Confirm CE Compliance
Strategy

Review and confirm strategy for CE Compliance. Ensure discipline Lead

Engineers are aware of their responsibilities and appropriate resources
/ measures are in place.

Corporate CE Compliance Strategy OAGX160-190-MAN-001; Project Compliance with

Pressure Equipment Regulations OAG-X160050-PRO-001; Pressure Equipment
Regulations Guidelines AOD-97-047; ATEX
Guidelines, OAG-X160-190-GDL-003; Machinery
Directive Guidelines, O&G-ENG-REP-29-001;
Electromatic Compatibility Regulations
Guidelines, OAG-X160-190-GDL-003; MC, The
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations
Guidelines, OAG-X160-190-GDL-003.

11

Prepare Interface Register

Develop interface register to ensure all interfaces are identified and

managed.

The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations

Guidelines No: OAG-X160-070-GLD-002

Phase 2

Commencement of FEED Design

To formally kick off the Engineering Design Process in accordance with the project execution plan
and to ensure that key engineering strategies / philosophies are in place.
Activities / Deliverables

Description

Supporting Documentation
Hazard Management Philosophy, OAG-X160190-GDL-009 (previously AOD-97-001); Hazard
& Risk Management, OAG-X160-190-PRO-024;
Design Verification Activities (under DCR), OAGX160-190-PRO-028; Platform Safety Case.

Safety Critical Systems/

Elements and Performance
Standards

Confirm safety critical systems / elements and set appropriate

performance standards. i.e. functionality, reliability and survivability.

Document Distribution
Matrix

Create formal document distribution matrix to ensure all disciplines

& departments receive all necessary design information in a timely
manner.

Structural Integrity
Interface

Ensure structural integrity interfaces are identified & visible to Project,

e.g. AMEC / Client focal points, Technical Authorities, Independent
Verification Bodies, etc.

Material Selection Report

Report defining the requirements and specifications of necessary

material.

AMEC Corporate Material Engineering

Specifications.

Hazard Management Plan

Create Hazard Management Plan identifying all key hazards, technical

safety activities and the approach to managing Major Accident Hazards
(MAH) in the design.

Hazard & Risk Management, OAG-X160-190PRO-024; Management of Functional Safety

Guideline OAG-X160-190-GDL-004

Piping Specifications

Develop / confirm baseline piping specifications, utilising AMEC

Corporate specifications where possible.

AMEC Corporate Piping Specifications.

PDMS Catalogues

Ensure PDMS catalogues are populated & available for all affected
disciplines, utilising AMEC Corporate data, i.e. CPC, where possible.

CMSS Philosophy

The purpose of this task is to define and prepare the assurance

activities to be undertaken aligned with the project categorisation.

Develop Control Monitoring and Safety

Systems (CMSS) Philosophy covering key
instrumentation and control systems e.g.
Process Control System (PCS), Emergency
Shutdown System (ESD) and Fire and Gas
(F&G).

Phase 3

Initial Design Development and Hazard Identification

To develop initial design deliverables to Inter Discipline Review (IDC) stage and identify
key hazards.
Activities / Deliverables

Description

Key
Discipline

Supporting Documentation

HAZID

Perform hazard identification studies, as identified on

Engineering Audit Schedule / Technical Safety Events
Schedule.

Technical
Safety

Project Hazard Identification (HAZID)

AOD-92-018; Engineering & Design Reviews,
OAG-X160-190-PRO-013.

ENVID

Formal assessment of environmental aspects associated

with a modification or a change, and to propose
prevention or mitigating measures.

Technical
Safety

Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID)

OAG-X160-190-PRO-121; Engineering & Design
Reviews, OAG-X160-190-PRO-013.

PFD IDC

Issue Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) on formal

Inter-Discipline Review (IDC).

Process

Shutdown & Blowdown

Philosophy

Explains the measures to shutdown safely and control

blowdown and how this will be achieved.

Process

P&IDs IDC

Issue Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) on

formal Inter-Discipline Review (IDC).

Process

Plot Plans / Layouts IDC

Issue equipment Plot Plans / Layouts on formal

inter-Discipline Review (IDC).

HIPPS Review

Initial review to establish requirements for a High

Integrity Pressure Protection System.

Dropped Object Study

Identify and assess the potential risks to drilling,

production, process equipment, and manned areas from
dropped or swinging objects. Where the consequence
of a dropped object is considered significant, to propose
prevention or mitigating measures.

Technical
Safety

Mechanical Handling
Strategy

Develop Mechanical Handling Strategy including general

approach / constraints, platform crane limits, installation
philosophy, operation and maintenance, etc.

Mechanical
and Structural

10

Particular Materia
Appraisals (PMA)

Where required, i.e. where Corporate PMAs or EAMs

are not suitable, develop new PMAs and obtain approval
from Notified Bodies (NoBos.

PED Focal
Point

11

C&E IDC

Issue Cause & Effects for formal Inter-Discipline Review

(IDC).

Process and
Instruments

12

Hazardous Area Layouts

IDC

Issue Hazardous Area Layouts for formal

Inter-Discipline Review (IDC).

Technical
Safety

13

Fire Risk Assessment

(FRA)

Determines Fire & Explosion scenarios and identifies

requirements for prevention, control and mitigation
measures.

Technical
Safety

14

Blast Design Philosophy

Develop philosophy that assesses potential explosion

hazards and identifies appropriate blast loadings to be
applied to the engineering design process, e.g.. Vessels,
pipe supports, structural steel, etc.

Technical
Safety

15

TR Impairment Study

Assessment of the vulnerability of a Temporary Refuge

and demonstration of its capability to sustain life for a
specified duration when under attack by fire, explosion
and toxic gases.

Technical
Safety

16

Equipment List & Data

Sheets

Create master project equipment list identifying all

major items of tagged equipment, e.g. vessels, pumps,
motors, generators, hydrocycolnes, chemical injection
packages, electrical switchgear, control panels, etc.

Mechanical

17

Emergency Escape &

Rescue Assessment
(EERA)

To identify requirements for emergency escape & rescue,

e.g. lifeboats, escape routes, plant layout, etc.

Technical
Safety

18

PFP / AFP Philosophy

Develop philosophy that identifies requirements for

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) and/or Active Fire
Protection (AFP).

Technical
Safety

19

Power System Analysis

Check power system capacities for increase power

requirements for new equipment (Brownfield).

Electrical

20

Preliminary Weight
Report

Prepare preliminary Weight report.

Structural

Piping and
Layouts
Instruments

Management of Functional Safety,

OAG-X160-190-GDL-004

Fire Hazards Assessment, Blast Assessment,

Dispersion Assessment, Emergency, Escape
and Rescue Assessment, Heat Stess
Assessment

Phase 4

Initial Design Review and Audit

To confirm that the initial design development is robust.
Activities / Deliverables
1

Hazardous Area Review

Description

Key
Discipline

Formal Engineering discipline review of hazardous area

layouts to confirm requirements for the correct selection
and location of equipment.

Technical
Safety

Supporting Documentation
Hazard and Risk Management Procedure
OAG-X160-190-PRO-024; Engineering &
Design reviews, OAG-X160-190-PRO-013

Process,
Piping,
Technical
Safety,
Instruments

P&ID Review

Formal Engineering discipline review of P&ID's to

confirm design basis.

Plot Plans / Layout / 3-D

Model Review

Formal Engineering review of Plot Plans / Layouts. The

review shall ensure that the layout design complies with
the required technical, safety, operability and
maintainability standards. Makes sure the layout is cost
effective, ensures the constructability of the work and
agrees the layout basis on which the detailed design can
proceed.

C&E Review

Formal review of Cause & Effects diagrams to confirm

design basis and alignment with Hazard Management
Plan.

Instruments,
Process,
Technical
Safety

Hazard and Risk Management Procedure

OAG-X160-190-PRO-024; Engineering &
Design reviews, OAG-X160-190-PRO-013;
Management of Functional Safety Guideline
OAG-X160-190-GDL-004

Technical Audit

Obtain confirmation, by sampling of project

documentation, that the engineering of the project is to
the required standard and free from errors.

Independent
(Corporate
Engineering)

Technical Audit Procedure

OAG-X160-190-PRO-022

Piping and
Layouts,
Structural,
Mechanical,
Electrical,
Technical
Safety, Process

Engineering & Design Reviews,

OAG-X160-190-PRO-013

Phase 5

FEED Design Approval (AFD)

To Freeze the Process design, and develop dependent design & procurement activities.
Activities / Deliverables

Description

Final Design review

Demonstartion that all of the design and review activities

relevant to achieving design integrity have been performed.

PUWER
Assessments

Conduct initial PUWER assessment typically by review of

PDMS model and/or vendor / equipment supplier information
received to date.

Key
Discipline

Supporting Documentation

Technical
Safety

Final Design Review - OAG-X160-190-PRO-013

Technical
Safety,
Mechanical

Engineering & Design Reviews,

OAG-X160-190-PRO-013

HAZOP

Hazard and Operability Studies, a systematic multi-discipline

study based on the applications of guidewords to identify
causes of potential hazards and operability constraints in a
facility.

Process,
Technical
Safety

Dependent on Project updated P&IDs and

C&Es may be prepared from commented IDCs
from Phase 3 Formal HAZOP, OAG-X160-190PRO-017 (previously AOD-92-022); Engineering
& Design Reviews, OAG-X160-190-PRO-013
- Note: additional HAZOPs may be required,
i.e. earlier or later in the project. PEM to
consult with Process & Technical Safety Lead
Engineers.

BAT Report

The Final report which analyses the major environmental

issues that have been considered as part of the process to
select the final option from the various alternatives
considered. Thus preventing, or eliminating, or where the
alternatives are not practicable, to then limit or reduce
environmental impacts associated with the selected option.

Technical
Safety

Procedure for Selection of Best Available

Techniques (BAT) Procedure No:
OAG-X160-190-PRO-030

Constructability
Review

Conduct formal Constructability Reviews to ensure safe and

efficient installation of plant & equipment.

Affected
disciplines +
Construction /
Implementation Group

P&ID AFD

Issue Approved For Design (AFD) Process and

Instrumentation Diagrams.

C&E AFD

Issue Approved For Design (AFD) Cause & Effects.

Process Data Sheets

AFD

Issue Approved For Design (AFD) Process Data Sheets.

Process

HP / LP Interface
Listing

Identify all HP / LP interfaces on formal register and ensure

that all have been addressed satisfactorily via HAZOPs and /
or individual reviews.

Process

10

Holds Register

Develop register to record & manage post AFD design holds.

Engineering
Manager

11

SIL Assessments

Conduct assessment to determine target Safety Integrity

Level (SIL). Note: Where the target SIL is 3, then it is likely
that a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) will
be required. If the value is found to be 1 or 2, then a HIPPS
will not be required.

Instruments

Management of Functional Safety,

OAG-X160-190-GDL-004

12

HIPPS Study

Conduct study to formally identify the performance

requirements of the High Integrity Pressure Protection
System (HIPPS) and demonstrate that it is robust. Should
include dynamic study for a range of transient conditions.

Process

Management of Functional Safety,

OAG-X160-190-GDL-005

13

Qualitative Risk
Assessment (QRA)

Multi-disciplinary study of hazards, the likeihood of their

occurrence and potential consequences in terms of harm to
people and the environment.

14

HIPPS Reliability
Study

Conduct study to formally demonstrate that the High Integrity

Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) complies with the
reliability & availability criteria for the Project, e.g. as
stipulated in the performance standards.

Instruments

15

Flow Assurance

Conduct flow assurance studies to demonstrate the process

design under a range of flow conditions, i.e. start-up to 100%.

Process

16

EDAS Stage Gate

Reviews

Demonstrate adherence to the EDAS Task Performance Criteria appropriate for Project Category.

Engineering
Management

Technical Peer
Review

Demonstrate adherence to the EDAS Task Performance

Criteria appropriate for the Project Category and to ensure
that engineering personnel are aware of EDASrequirements
and adequately explain how those requirements are being
fulfilled.

Engineering
Management

17

Engineering & Design Reviews,

OAG-X160-190-PRO-014

Process
Instruments

Technical
Safety

Fire Hazards Assessment, Blast Assessment,

Dispersion Assessment, Emergency, Escape
and Rescue Assessment, Heat Stess
Assessment
Management of Functional Safety,
OAG-X160-190-GDL-004

Phase 6

Final Reviews and FEED Report Compilation

To ensure all final design deliverables are completed and that client and statutory obligations are
satisfactorily resolved.
Activities / Deliverables

FEED Report

Description

Collate all discipline inputs and finalise study report.

Key
Discipline
Project
Management

Supporting Documentation
All Discipline Reports and discipline
drawings etc.

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