Basic design is the next step beyond conceptual design. It typically begins with a process flow diagram and equipment layout drawings, then proceeds to develop process and instrument drawings (P&ID's), Piping routing drawings, equipment specifications, and general operating procedures. Extensive client interface is crucial during this phase to ensure a joint understanding of how the design is expected to work and how it will be operated. Typical deliverables vary depending on the specific needs of the project, and may include some or all of the following:

• Product Slate /Formulations Catalog
• Utility (air, nitrogen, electric, steam, water) Requirements
• Major Equipment Specifications
• Building Floor Plans, Sections and Elevations
• Instrument Specifications
• General Piping Routing
• Process Control System Functional Specification
• Process Piping and Instrument Diagrams
• Utility Equipment Arrangement Piping and Instrument Diagrams
• Electrical Single Line Diagram
• Piping Tie-In List
• Piping Line List
• Pump & Pipe Line Sizing
• General Operating Instructions
• What-If Review
• Man Power Estimate
• Preliminary Project Schedule
• +/- 20% Project Estimate