PROJECT PLANNING
A clearer specification. A stronger proposal.
Use the same design basis to compare suppliers, define responsibilities and make acceptance measurable. This worksheet helps your technical and procurement teams prepare one consistent inquiry.
01 / DESIGN BASIS
Prepare the information that changes the design.
| Topic | What to define |
|---|---|
| Project context | Country, source process, new plant / expansion / retrofit |
| Gas analysis | CO₂, oxygen, moisture and source-relevant trace impurities; dated laboratory report |
| Flow profile | Minimum, normal, peak; dry / wet basis; Nm³/h reference conditions or contained CO₂ kg/h |
| Availability | Collection windows, hours/year, seasonal changes and planned shutdowns |
| Product | Target specification, trace limits, sampling point, methods and release responsibility |
| Utilities | Power, cooling water, chilled water, steam / heat, air and site ambient conditions |
| Capacity | Guaranteed operating envelope, turndown, losses and acceptance boundary |
| Storage and offtake | Usable inventory, daily use, loading frequency and product delivery point |
| Supply boundaries | Equipment, civil work, utilities, erection, transport and local approvals |
| Acceptance | Factory tests, site tests, instruments, witness points and documentation |
| Service | Commissioning, training, spares, response arrangements and service language |
02 / COMPARABLE PROPOSALS
Compare the boundaries before the price.
Technical performance
Put inlet conditions, product requirements, operating range and measurement methods beside each guarantee. Keep nameplate flow, recoverable CO₂ and annual saleable output separate. A lower specific electricity figure is not comparable if capture heat, cooling or auxiliaries sit outside its boundary.
Commercial completeness
Identify exclusions and interface responsibilities explicitly. Compare delivered equipment, transport, installation support, local approvals, commissioning, consumables and spare parts. Record which party supplies utilities and carries out product release testing.
03 / PROJECT DELIVERY
Define the handover before manufacture.
- Agree process drawings, equipment data sheets, layout and an interface list.
- Record the inspection and test plan, witness points and punch-list process.
- Confirm site-readiness responsibilities and the commissioning sequence.
- Define operator training, manuals, spare-parts lists and support arrangements.