Engineering Peer Review
Engineering Peer Review
EPR - AC design and installation Standards Implementation
Engineering peer review EPR is a step or series of steps in the evolution of the construction process specifically for air conditioning systems. It is a technique that promotes quality in design and system performance.
EPR is a structured, comprehensive and through fact finding process conducted by one or more senior professional engineers who are independent and separate from the organisations preparing, designing and constructing the project.
The EPR provides a strategic resource for Owners shipyards contractors and manufacturers design teams. When applied at the critical milestones of the project phases, the EPR forms an essential part of the project to assess the integrity of the designs and evaluate the performance relative to the success criteria.
EPR's are not meant to simply review the design documents, codes construction processes or the cost of the project. The EPR task is to apply the question 'is it good enough?' when examining the proposals, recommendations and technical results provided by the design/construction organisation A peer review is not an indication that the original design organisation is suspect in any way.
The original design professional retains all the authority and responsibility for the design and is the undisputed designer of record.
An EPR is intended to produce results. At the completion of each review the EPR report will present conclusions, covering its activities in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of the design and implementation of the air conditioning systems.
A fresh unbiased and diplomatic view by an independent high-level engineer can be a highly cost effective measure for the project success.