The first step is to identify the standards and codes that apply to your FEED design, depending on the project scope, location, industry, and client requirements. Standards and codes are sets of rules, guidelines, and best practices that regulate the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineering systems. They are developed by various organizations, such as national or international bodies, professional associations, or industry groups. You should consult the project specifications, contracts, and regulations to determine which standards and codes you need to follow, and how to access them.
It should be noted that for certain countries or economic regions there may be regulations in place. These regulations are the law of the land and must be adhered to. In some cases these regulations may be prescriptive and shall dictate which codes and standards are to be adopted by the engineering design specifications. A good method of ensuring compliance is to create a “regulatory compliance matrix” which details how the project intends to achieve compliance with each clause of the regulation by stating the applicable code, standard or specification adopted by the project.
The next step is to review the standards and codes that you have identified, and understand their objectives, scope, and requirements. You should also check if there are any updates, revisions, or amendments that affect your FEED design. You should read the standards and codes carefully, and highlight the key points, terms, and definitions. You should also compare and contrast the different standards and codes, and identify any gaps, conflicts, or ambiguities that need to be resolved.
The third step is to apply the standards and codes to your FEED design, and ensure that you meet or exceed their criteria. You should use the standards and codes as references, checklists, and benchmarks, and follow their methods, calculations, and procedures. You should also use the standards and codes as sources of information, data, and examples, and learn from their recommendations, best practices, and lessons learned. You should also use the standards and codes as tools for innovation, creativity, and optimization, and explore their alternatives, options, and exceptions.
The fourth step is to document the standards and codes that you have used in your FEED design, and show how you have complied with them. You should include the standards and codes in your FEED design documents, such as drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and manuals. You should also cite the standards and codes in your FEED design documents, and provide the relevant references, numbers, dates, and versions. You should also explain the standards and codes in your FEED design documents, and provide the rationale, justification, and evidence for your design decisions.
The fifth step is to verify the standards and codes that you have documented in your FEED design, and ensure that they are accurate, complete, and consistent. You should review your FEED design documents, and check for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies related to the standards and codes. You should also validate your FEED design documents, and confirm that they meet the expectations, requirements, and objectives of the standards and codes. You should also audit your FEED design documents, and verify that they follow the format, structure, and style of the standards and codes.
The sixth step is to communicate the standards and codes that you have verified in your FEED design, and demonstrate your competence, quality, and reliability. You should present your FEED design documents, and highlight the standards and codes that you have followed, applied, and documented. You should also discuss your FEED design documents, and answer any questions, comments, or feedback related to the standards and codes. You should also share your FEED design documents, and deliver them to the relevant stakeholders, such as clients, contractors, regulators, or reviewers.