Technical Study Requirements for Production Unit Planning and Design

Technical Study: Project Engineering and Design

Project engineering involves designing the optimal production function that uses available resources efficiently. This study describes the physical and operational characteristics of the new production unit by answering key questions:

• How will the product or service be produced?
• What means will be processed or produced?
• What production process should be chosen?
• Where should the production unit be located?
• What buildings are necessary?
• What ancillary or complementary facilities are required?
• What organizational structure is needed for the unit to function?
• What is the assembly schedule, and how long will the project take?

2.1 Size and Productive Capacity

Productive capacity is measured by the number of products produced in a given time, aiming for maximum performance at the lowest cost under current conditions.

Factors Constraining Size:

• Market size
• The financial capacity of the owner
• Availability of raw materials
• Availability of skilled labor
• Transport (Logistics)
• Institutional problems
• Administrative capacity

2.2 Production Process

Key considerations for product manufacturing:

1. Working with known methods.
2. Ensuring the normalization process is recognized in the country.
3. Standardization in the use of raw materials.
4. Managing stock and minimizing the use of machinery.
5. Determining the degree of automation of machinery.

2.2.1 Transformation Process

• Primary and secondary materials.
• The production plan, which depends on sales estimates.

2.2.2 Equipment Installation Description

1. Transformation Processes: Changing the layout until the optimal configuration is achieved. This includes:
   • Preparation of floor plans
   • 3-view drawings
   • Models
2. Complementary Services: Facilities required to enable proper functioning (e.g., bathrooms, storage/cellar, parking, cafeteria/casino).

2.2.3 Process Qualifications and Ratings

This allows for a critical analysis of various aspects of the production process:

• Qualification of Design: Examining the quality of the design and planned facilities.
• Qualification of the Operation: Examining potential technical problems during operation.
• Possibilities of Expansion: Changes should be provided for components such as spare capacity or oversized equipment/products. This informed choice analyzes the necessary compatibility between the process, size, and location.

2.3 Location Analysis

2.4 Construction Requirements

1. Inventory of Works:
   • Value and specification of works to be performed.
   • Works in outdoor areas.
   • Works underground.
   • Works in access floors.
   • Works in production areas.
   • Works in complementary services.
2. Dimensions of the works.
3. Works requirements (Specifications).
4. Specific problems (Challenges).

2.5 Additional Services

• Miscellaneous facilities
• Constructions (General infrastructure)
• General Services

2.6 Organization (Execution and Operation)

Organization for Implementation:

Defines how the construction is managed (e.g., executing agency, type of contract).

Organization for Operation:

Defines how the project will unfold during its lifetime in terms of administration. Instruments include organizational charts and manuals of procedures.

2.7 Execution Schedule

Typically represented using a Gantt chart.