Unlike greenfield projects, air quality improvement retrofit projects must be integrated with an existing complex operating facility and satisfy the goals, methods, and practices of engineering, operations, and maintenance organizations. Owners demand confidence that their diverse set of goals are effectively balanced and considered throughout the development, implementation, and commissioning of the retrofit project approach.

No matter which project execution approach is favored, an early investment in Phase 1 Engineering will pay tremendous dividends throughout implementation and commissioning. Black & Veatch's AQC Group leverages the lessons learned from many successful projects in our comprehensive Phase 1 Engineering Program to ensure that all key areas of the retrofit project are conceptualized and planned effectively:

• Design Basis - Equipment Sizing
• Plant & Equipment Arrangements
• Draft Analysis & Impacts
• Stack Considerations
• Reagent / By-Product Handling
• BOP Impacts / Modifications
• O&M Requirements Integration
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Permitting Plan
• Construction Plan
• Implementation Schedules and Outage Plans
• Contracting Details & Cost Estimates
• Recommended Vendors & Suppliers
• Procurement Plan
• Specifications Development

Black & Veatch will assign an experienced air quality improvement retrofit team, technical specialists, construction expertise, and a proven planning approach to deliver unsurpassed value to your retrofit project.

Optimal Economic Solution - Design for performance, construction, and O&M.

Early Accurate Budgets - Black & Veatch experience, industry relationships, and procurement database.

Reduced Risk Premiums / Change Orders - Comprehensive definition using a proven approach.

Minimum Project / Outage Schedules - Design for construction, startup, and operation. Pre-outage efforts.

Achievement of the Owner's Vision for the Project - Collaboration with the Owner during Phase 1 Engineering with seamless transition into project execution.