Abstract
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The dissertation covers the establishment of a project from the point of view of a project
manager. The document refers to examples where possible to illustrate the actual process
through which a project goes during the life-cycle of the project.
The first chapter provides an introduction to the context of the project and informs the
reader of the type of project which the dissertation discusses. An overview of SCAD A
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems is discussed followed by field
hardware to highlight the environment of typical engineering projects in the automation
industry. An introduction to project management is discussed to set the context of the
dissertation in motion.
The second chapter covers the relevant theoretical stages of a project starting from the
early stages of defining the project scope through to the project closure. Each of the
stages in the project are dissected and considered within the context of a typical SCAD A
oriented project.
The third chapter is a case study of the "Jwaneng SCADA Project," which is the name
assigned to the project from this point onwards. The project illustrates a typical project
which an engineering project manager will manage. The project covers the details of the
work involved in the project by passing through all the stages involved in an engineering
project. Each stage of the project is illustrated by making reference to appendices
containing project specific documents.
The project is considered from the point of the original development of the project plan
through to the completion of the project. This involves extensive controlling and ensuring
that the project is running smoothly. These basic principles are illustrated in the
document and aim to inform the reader on the successful dissection and implementation
of a proper engineering project plan from start to finish.