Design Basis

CHE 141
What is a design basis?

Provides guidance on design criteria and site-

related specifications which must be used in
the project or in designing an equipment.

 Overall Design Basis

 Equipment Design Basis
Typical Contents of a Design Basis

I. Document Objective
II. Applicable Design Standards
III. Site Conditions
IV. Environmental Requirements
V. Product Specifications
VI. Units of Measurement
VII. Equipment Sizing Criteria
VIII. Operating and Design Philosophy
Applicable Standards
 American Petroleum Institute (API)
 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
 American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI)
 American National standardisation Institute (ANSI)
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
 Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
 American Welding Society (AWS)
 Tubular Exchangeables Manufacturing Association
(TEMA)
 International Society of Measurement and Control (ISA)
 International Electric Code (IEC)
Site Conditions
 Plant Location
 Climatic conditions
 Geotechnical data
 Utilities
 Disposal Systems (Flare and Waste Treament)
Site Conditions – Climatic Conditions
Site Conditions – Utilities

Example: Cooling Water System