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ahead of a conventional approach. Regarding the quality procedure and com-
Grouping of inquiries and segregation of items pletion check-list management, the hook-up
have to be optimized taking into account modu- phase should be treated as a major plant tur-
le split and assembly schedule. naround.

Construction Conclusion
At the fabrication yard, a consistent assem- The new refnery project is currently under
bling supervising team has to be deployed. execution, very close to the crucial phase of
Field engineering assistance is critical in this procurement of the frst batch of equipment.
frame. Management of assembling activities Module allocation has been optimized and as-
should be focused on early punch-out and signed to a set of potential module fabricators.
completion of modules to be consistent with Engineering deliverables are based on a well-
the overall plan. defned preassembly concept and all the execu-
At the site a clear site approach should be tion teams are working on the basis of a com-
pursued, targeting the completion of all un- mon modularization approach.
derground and paving works before modules The success of the project will be measured
are transported to the erection area. at the end of the contract, when the commis-
A proper laydown area must be selected and sioning of the new units will reveal if the per-
prepared to provide enough buffer and fexibi- formance has met the objectives. However the
lity to the module unloading operations. good cooperation among all the participants to
Transportation and module handling should the project, despite their habits and peculiari-
be subject to special attention, with detailed ties, and the development of a solid execution
plans covering all interfaces, to ensure safe plan based on modular conception can be al-
and timely installation. ready recognized as a remarkable achievement.

Franco Biondi

Franco Biondi is a graduate in aeronautical Manager to his current role as Project Manager.
engineering at Politecnico di Milano. After an He participated to the execution of refning,
initial experience in FiatAvio, Franco joined Foster petrochemical and power generation projects by
Wheeler Italiana in 1998 as Project Engineer working with major clients such as ExxonMobil,
and over the years he has covered positions of Eni, Pdvsa, Fiat.
increasing responsibilities, rising from Engineering

Design modulare per la realizzazione

di impianti

La recente esecuzione di un progetto di scala mondiale, basato su un design modulare, ha dato la possibilità
a Foster Wheeler di sperimentare un nuovo approccio nella gestione di programmi complessi. Foster Wheeler,
come parte del consorzio aggiudicatario dell’opera e come leader riconosciuto nella modularizzazione e nel
project management, ha contribuito alla defnizione di un modello gestionale e di leadership i cui benefci sono
evidenti nella realizzazione dei vari impianti. Una progettazione specifcatamente indirizzata alla costruzione di
moduli, condizioni locali particolarmente severe, modalità esecutive differenti a seconda delle consuetudini di
ciascun partner del consorzio, diversi centri di responsabilità e culture non affni sono le peculiarità di questa
multiforme iniziativa. Tali aspetti sono stati analizzati e opportunamente rifessi nel piano esecutivo di progetto.

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