Project stages, LOD and process piping
What the piping model, deliverables and checks typically look like at each project stage and Level of Development, from concept and BOD/FEED to as-built. A guide, not a standard.
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What the piping model, deliverables and checks typically look like at each project stage and Level of Development, from concept and BOD/FEED to as-built. A guide, not a standard.

A piping isometric can look complete and pass a quick review yet still not be ready for release. Four themes to test, and a release gate checklist.

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The following article is a work of fiction. It portrays a hypothetical conversation that has not happened yet, between two people, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of one of the world’s largest EPCM companies and the President of Project Operations (PPO) for one of the world’s largest energy conglomerates. Let’s pick up the conversation …
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