Overall meaning of EPC
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Generally speaking, EPC turnkey refers to design, procurement, and construction. Does it include a trial run?
Trial operation is generally included in EPC turnkey contracts
It should be specified in the contract whether it is included or not. Personally, I think the project owner will not allow the general contractor to carry out this task; it’s best for the project owner to take responsibility, with the construction company ensuring the transportation.
The answer on the 3rd floor is more objective. Generally speaking, the scope of work for EPC of chemical plants includes the \"interim handover,\" but there are also cases where it extends to \"EPC-Turnkey,\" covering the completion of performance evaluations as well; it mainly depends on what is specified in the contract. The so-called \"intermediate handover\" refers to the handover process carried out between the contractor and the project owner, after a single project or certain units have been fully completed within the scope specified in the design documents, and after internal processing of the piping systems and equipment, electrical and instrumentation adjustments, as well as individual unit tests have been successful.
From the perspective of the EPC concept alone, a complete EPC includes commissioning. But all of this must be clearly specified in the contract. Since the trial operation is a lengthy and complex process, from the planning of the trial operation to its execution and subsequent evaluation and acceptance, it involves a significant amount of human and material resources; for the general contractor, this also incurs costs. To put it simply, the cost comes from the source – in this case, it’s the client who pays for it.
Hehe, that’s possible! Thank you to the original poster for providing this. pihl