Utilization of Failure Examples in Detail Design for Oil and Petrochemical Plant Project

석유화학 플랜트 프로젝트 상세설계 실패사례활용방안에 대한 연구

  • 강태영 (한양대학교 대학원 기계공학과) ;
  • 문승재 (한양대학교 기계공학부) ;
  • 유호선 (숭실대학교 기계공학과)
  • Received : 2009.04.18
  • Accepted : 2009.06.15
  • Published : 2009.06.30

Abstract

The capability of design and engineering of global EPC companies has long been equalized through past similar construction experiences. Among various key factors in the success of EPC project, the capability of engineering is considered to be the most important factor since the engineering is preceding activities of EPC contract. The failure of engineering may adversely affect the subsequent procurement & construction activities and in turn may cause cost overrun or schedule delay. Therefore, an EPC company needs to continue to improve the engineering capabilities for the success of project. The engineering capabilities can be further improved if the EPC company should prevent recurrence of similar design faults that were previously committed. This study is intended to present how to make the most of the failure examples from previous projects towards a success of project. Failure is but a stepping stone to success. The EPC company can obtain useful lessons from the analysis of past failure examples.

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