Course detail

Implementation of Investment Plans and Troubleshooting

FSI-KRZ Acad. year: 2027/2028 Summer semester

his module introduces students, through practical examples, to the activities involved in the preparation and implementation of investment projects in the field of process engineering. It covers, in particular, project management, the preparation of technical and commercial tenders, contractual relationships, project preparation, licensing processes, the installation of process equipment, comprehensive testing, commissioning, warranty testing, and warranty and post-warranty servicing. The course also covers the systematic resolution of technical and operational problems (troubleshooting) that may arise during the implementation, commissioning and subsequent operation of process equipment. Students will learn methods for identifying the causes of problems, analysing operational data and proposing corrective measures. Teaching is based on case studies drawn from industrial practice. 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Supervisor

Ing. Pavel Skryja, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Process Engineering

Entry knowledge

A basic understanding of process engineering, in particular material and energy balances, heat transfer, and the design and operation of process equipment. The ability to interpret process flow diagrams, understand basic technical documentation and evaluate the operating parameters of technological processes.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Graded credit.
To be awarded credit, students must complete the prescribed tasks in the practical sessions, carry out their own project and present it in the form of a kick-off meeting. A minimum of 10 points out of a maximum of 20 points must be achieved.
Assessment:

Completion of sample project management and leadership tasks, and troubleshooting during practical sessions – 10 marks

Development of an individual sample project and its presentation in the form of a kick-off meeting – 10 marks.

Total – 20 marks

Aims

After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the individual phases of investment project preparation and implementation, from the formulation of the investment intent through commissioning of equipment to subsequent service and maintenance.
  2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the investor, designer, contractor, and other participants in the investment process, including fundamental contractual relationships.
  3. Assess the technical, economic, organizational, and legislative aspects of implementing an investment project in the field of process engineering.
  4. Propose a basic procedure for the preparation and implementation of a technology project, including identification of key risks and control milestones.
  5. Explain the procedure for commissioning process equipment, conducting comprehensive tests, and performing acceptance (guarantee) tests.
  6. Analyze technical and operational problems of process equipment, identify their possible causes, and evaluate available operational data.
  7. Propose and justify appropriate corrective measures when solving model technical or operational problems.
  8. Present and professionally defend a proposed solution to a selected case study.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme N-PRI-P: Process Engineering, Master's, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Syllabus

Lecture topic


1. Introduction to the implementation of investment projects. Project management, team building, project structure.


2. Preparation of an investment proposal, feasibility study and technical and economic assessment.


3. Preparation of tenders, technical specifications, cost estimates and terms and conditions.


4. Works contracts, contractual liabilities, guarantees and management of contractual risks.


5. Project preparation and documentation for technological equipment.


6. Permitting processes and legislative requirements during the implementation of investment projects.


7. Organisation of project implementation, supply of process equipment and installation.


8. Management of the schedule, costs, changes and risks during project implementation.


9. Commissioning of process equipment, comprehensive testing and commissioning.


10. Trial operation, warranty measurements, warranty tests and handover of the works.


11. Troubleshooting, warranty and post-warranty servicing, operational reliability and equipment maintenance.


12. Troubleshooting process equipment. Methods for identifying and analysing the causes of technical and operational problems.


13. Practical examples of troubleshooting, evaluating operational data and proposing corrective measures.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

Exercise content and student activities


1. Test – my role in the team + brainstorming on project management


2. Preparation of a model investment proposal, feasibility study and technical-economic assessment.


3. Preparation of selected sections of the technical and commercial tender.


4. Analysis of contractual terms, responsibilities and technical risks of the project.


5. Working with project documentation and technical diagrams.


6. Identification of legislative requirements for a model investment project.


7. Preparation of an implementation schedule and proposal for key milestones.


8. Addressing a model change during project implementation and assessing its impacts.


9. Proposal for the commissioning procedure of technological equipment and preparation of comprehensive tests.


10. Evaluation of the results of a model guarantee test.


11. Analysis of operational data and identification of deviations from the required equipment parameters.


12. Troubleshooting a model operational problem. Analysis of causes and proposal of corrective measures.


13. Presentation and defence of the results of case studies. Evaluation of the proposed solutions.