Showing papers on "Project engineering published in 1984"
TL;DR: In the course of the design of a power station, the Generation Development and Construction Division of the CEGB would have to deal with thousands of conventionally generated drawings as mentioned in this paper, and the development of high-quality graphics screens and the availability of interactive processing have made it feasible for the Division to introduce a computer-aided drafting and design system into its operation.
Abstract: In the course of the design of a power station, the Generation Development and Construction Division of the CEGB would have to deal with thousands of conventionally generated drawings. The development of high-quality graphics screens and the availability of interactive processing have made it feasible for the Division to introduce a computer-aided drafting and design system into its operation.
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TL;DR: The Goals of Engineering Education Project examined the appropriateness of British engineering education through sampling the opinions of its "customers", engineering graduates and their colleagues as discussed by the authors, and argued that engineering education does not constitute the thorough vocational preparation needed by engineers and industry.
Abstract: The Goals of Engineering Education Project examined the appropriateness of British engineering education through sampling the opinions of its ‘customers’, engineering graduates and their colleagues. It is argued here, using data from the project, that engineering education does not constitute the thorough vocational preparation needed by engineers and industry.
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DOI•
01 Sep 1984
TL;DR: In this paper, the complete project is defined as consisting of a number of ''islands', and the power station plant supply is defined by one of these islands, and details are given of the timescale for the project and the procedures before the placing of the contract.
Abstract: The complete project is defined as consisting of a number of `islands', and the power station plant supply is defined as one of these. Details are given of the timescale for the project and the procedures before the placing of the contract. The project management objective and the management structures are defined. There follows a discussion on who the parties are who are being controlled, their relationship and the methods by which this control is being exercised. The structure in the purchasers' office and at site is discussed, and the paper concludes by summarising the essential lessons which have been learned.
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DOI•
01 Jan 1984
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine the methods adopted for the management of major projects and discuss the roles of the owner, the engineer and the contractor together with the process of setting up a giant project.
Abstract: The paper examines the methods adopted for the management of major projects. It concentrates on the management of the design and construction of conventional power stations by the CEGB in the UK. The roles of the owner, the engineer and the contractor are discussed together with the process of setting up a giant project. Project definition, contract strategy, the design, the construction, commissioning and taking over phases are discussed in terms of project management and the controls associated with time and money are described. Reference is made to the last three decades of construction and to the analogies of the very different problems arising in each decade. Examples are quoted using the Grain and Drax completion power station projects to emphasise some of the lessons of the 1970s. A few examples of feedback of operating problems to designers are given with the solutions to these problems leading to the high availability and flexible operation of the 500/660 MW sized units now achieved.
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