What is the depth of conceptual design?
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I need to prepare a relocation design for a foreign-owned pharmaceutical factory. The owner currently uses steam supplied by a thermal power plant, but the new location does not have such a steam supply. The owner’s idea is to use a gas boiler room or a combined heat and power system consisting of boilers and turbines; I will inform them that there is also a gas turbine option available. Currently, the definition of a client is at the conceptual design stage; I am only aware of the levels of project proposal, feasibility study, preliminary design (or concept), and construction drawings. Do foreign companies use FEL? I’m also aware of the depth level, but I don’t know what the depth level for conceptual design is. Who knows in the urn? Thank you!
A conceptual product is an idealized physical form. I’m not sure if it’s correct
In my understanding, a feasibility study primarily assesses whether a project is necessary from the perspectives of economic viability for the enterprise, social benefits, and public safety (that is, by considering costs and benefits). The basis for supporting such a study is the technical solution, and the results of the feasibility analysis vary depending on the different technical solutions. Conceptual design focuses on the technical aspects, delving deeper into the most feasible and rational technical solutions for a project. Its level of detail is slightly greater than that of feasibility studies, but less than that of preliminary design. Additionally, conceptual design emphasizes the technical solutions related to the most important components of the product, while providing only a brief overview of supporting elements such as utility systems. That’s my understanding; I’m not sure if it’s correct or not. Anyway, since I haven’t encountered any experts, that’s what I did.