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size should have been determined in the feasibility study. The CHP engineering feasi-
bility study, as discussed in Part 2, should provide
• The proposed CHP size, type, and configuration (e.g., two turbocharged 1500-kW
natural gas–fired lean burn reciprocating engines operating at full load)
• The type and approximate amount of heat recovery (e.g., 20,000 lb/h of 125-psig
steam)
• The emissions requirements (e.g., meet X g of NO per horsepower per hour or
x
meet Air Quality Management District Rule 1234)
• A simple block layout drawing showing the approximate location of the
proposed CHP plant and equipment
• A simple process flow diagram showing the expected heat balance
• A basic operating strategy/scenario

Developing a Project Management Plan
All successful projects begin with a good work plan, called a project management plan
(PMP). Good project management is a key to the success of the project and the PMP
provides a road map for the CHP design team to follow. The plan allows both the design
team and the owner-operator to know what needs to be done and when it is to be done.
The PMP helps individual members of the team know what they must provide and
when it is required to meet the overall completion schedule.
One of the first key steps is to have a kick-off meeting with all stakeholders: to
review project goals and schedules; to discuss procedures, contacts, and access; to
gather any available previous studies and reports; and to listen and discuss specific
issues and initial fact finding (e.g., known challenges and issues). Meeting minutes
should be published to help ensure that every team member has a clear understanding
of the issues discussed.
A typical PMP includes a project description, the scope of work, list of deliverables,
manpower estimate, project staffing and contacts, and schedule, each of which are
discussed and outlined in the paragraphs below. Good project management also
involves good open communication between all parties as well as effective quality control
procedures.

Project Description
The PMP should begin with a detailed project description so that all parties will have
the same understanding of the project goals and objectives. Project constraints, budgets,
and schedules should also be identified.

Scope of Work and Manpower Estimate
In the PMP, the project scope of work and manpower estimate identifies the various
work tasks, and establishes the time frame, budget, and key milestone dates necessary
to meet the CHP project requirements. This part of the PMP identifies key project tasks,
organization and staffing requirements, budgets, and project schedule. Often the
development of the project plan is done with commercially available management
software that is easy to use and which can be modified and quickly shows the impact
of any change in requirement or schedule.