This phase usually involves establishing the feasibility of a project and involves preparation of the following items:

• Project definition: production, quality, etc.
• Process development
• Site plan
• Building layouts
• Rough capital cost estimate
• Operating cost estimate
• Schedule: funding through to startup
• Return on investment

Once a project's viability has been established, the project is usually considered in more detail. This phase typically involves the preparation of preliminary engineering, including:

• Site selection studies
• P & IDs
• Equipment list
• Equipment layouts
• Detailed capital cost estimate

In addition, our studies can involve:

• Debottlenecking
• Strategic planning
• Quality improvement
• Environmental compliance