Plant

Engineering
Workshop
WORKSHOP
5/26/19

Terminology Used in EPC Projects

Javier Tirenti
Arveng Group
Introduction

The vast majority of industrial projects are

developed internationally, mainly for clients
abroad.

Different parties use different languages.

It is necesary to unify the language to be used.

Most used language for projects development is
English.
Oil & Gas

Where do all these names come from?

Greenfield: undeveloped land in a city or rural
area either used for agriculture, landscape
design, or left to evolve naturally.
Brownfield: abandoned or underused industrial
and commercial facilities available for reuse.
Revamping:
Greenfield:increase of plant
undeveloped capacity,
land in a cityreduction
or rural
of utilities
area consumption,
either used product
for agriculture, quality
landscape
improvement andto
design, or left energy
evolveoptimization.
naturally.
 Retrofitting: addition of new technology or
features, e.g. power plant retrofit, improving
power plant efficiency or increasing output.
 Power Block: specific Balance of Plant (BOP):
part of the plant where all auxiliary systems
power is generated. present in the plant.
OSBL: Outside Battery Limit

ISBL: Inside Battery Limit

Types of Projects

Power Generation: Oil & Gas:

Hydroelectric Upgrading

ICPP: Internal Combustion Refinery

OCPP: Open Cycle Compression Station

CCPP: Combined Cycle Pipeline

ISCC: Integrated Solar CC Gasoduct

CSP: Concentrated Solar Pumping Station

Geothermal Power Plant Sulphur Reduction

BID Related Terms

EOI - Expression of interest

IFB - Invitation for bids
RFA - Request for applications
RFD - Request for documentation
RFI - Request for information
RFP - Request for proposal
RFQ - Request for quotation
NTP
KOM
Turnkey Projects
Project that is designed, built, put into
operation and then turned over to client.
➙Coordinate all aspects of the design
➙Administer construction contract
➙Manage construction
➙Train the personal to operate facility
➙Turn project over to the owner
Fast Track Projects
Lump Sum (fixed price)
This is the most common type of contract.
Stipulated job of work in exchange for a
fixed sum of money. Useful for projects:

➙Scope accurate and completely defined

➙Limited variation is needed

➙Risk level is low and quantifiable

➙Client is not involved in PM

LSTK: Lump Sum Turnkey

Lump Sum + Turnkey

Complete payment consisting of a single sum of money

in exchange of a plant that will be ready to start up upon
delivery.

In this type of contract the financial risk lies with the

contractor and specifies that the scope of work includes
start-up of the facility to a level of operational status.
Contracts used in Projects

Pre-FEED EPIC

FEED / FEL EPCM

OBE O&M

EPC IPP
Terms used

MOU

DOR

SOW

DOW
Memorandum of Understanding
MOU
DOR
SOW – Statement of Work
SOW
Project Documents

1. Issued For Approval (IFA)

2. Issued For Design (IFD)

3. Issued For Construction (IFC)

4. Issued As Built (IAB)

Piping Engineering

Technical documentation may include:

➙ Piping class ➙ Piping& Valves

➙ Thk Calc’s report ➙ Supports

➙ Pipe Rack ➙ Valve’s Spec’s

➙ Heat Tracing ➙ Supports Standard

➙ Piping Insulation ➙ Cleaning procedures

➙ MTO’s / BOQ’s ➙ Stress analysis

Electrical Engineering

Terms most used may include:

➙ AC / DC ➙ GIS: Substation

➙ LV / MV / HV ➙ UPS: Power Supply

➙ MCC: Motor control ➙ STL: Lighting System

➙ VFD: Frequency ➙ Black start study

➙ MST: Transformer ➙ Lightning Protection

➙ PBD: Phase Bus Duct ➙ Ground Grid

I&C Engineering

Terms and equipment may include:

➙ Flowmeter ➙ ESD: Shut Down

➙ LI / LT: Level ➙ CEMS: Emissions

➙ TI / TT: Temperat. ➙ GPS: Positioning

➙ PI / PT: Pressure ➙ RTU: Remote Unit

➙ TW: Thermowell ➙ SCADA: Control

➙ DCS: Control System ➙ Weather Station

Inspection

Terms and equipment may include:

➙ IAP: Activity program ➙ UT: Ultrasonic Test

➙ NDE: Nondestructive ➙ FAT: Fabric Test

➙ RT: Radiographic test ➙ SAT: Site Test

➙ VE: Visual examin. ➙ PWHT: Heat Treatm.

➙ PT: Penetrant Liquid ➙ WPS: Welding Proced.

➙ MT: Magnetic Test ➙ PQR: Qualification

Terminology Used in EPC Projects

Thank you!