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[IMC FS 2016]
28-Oct-16, Slide 6
Where process industries fail
Process
Design
Document
“What” rather
than “Why”
Solutions are
prescribed not
described
Performance /
cost goals
Automation
Design
Follow
requested
solution
Generate
element
specific
specifications
Time / cost
goals
System
integration
and test
Follow
requested
solution
Specification is
“developed”
Delivery
orientated
Site
integration
Many parallel
activities
Resourcing
constraints and
challenges
Completion
orientated
Operate
and
maintain
Limited
operating
experience
Evolving
procedures
Productivity
focussed
Modify and
enhance
Unknown
design intent
Multi-disciplined
individuals
Multi-layered
change
Error made
Error made
Error
replicated
Error made
Error
replicated
Error
replicated
Error made
Error
replicated
Error
replicated
Error
replicated
Hidden,
systematic
failures waiting
for the right
scenario