We aim to expand the purposes of Process Engineering to benefit our Clients. We love creating solutions to problems that are efficient, practical and remove (perhaps “without”) the necessity for big Capital expenditure. Our different approach to the Engineering work we do is driven by our 5 core characteristics.
A Variety of Roles
- Operations on urban and remote sites
- Process design for debottlenecking, equipment replacement and new projects
- Consulting in risk and safety assessment
- Commissioning including hand-over inspections and operator training
- Research and development,
- Pilot Plant Operation
- Design and Execution of experimental programs
- Competency based training
The Fundamentals
- Reviewed and documented over-pressure protection systems for existing sites
- Prepared procedures for changes in operations
- Reviewed site-wide flare system limitations
- Assessed older equipment’s performance under operational changes
- Assessed suitability of ventilation
- Calculations in fluid dynamic fundamentals, heat and mass transfer and equipment sizing
Innovative Areas
- Developed catalyst activity monitoring programmes
- Identified the potential for public impact from gas dispersion
- Prepared computer programs for specialised unit operations (Prilling, Evaporation, Solids Drying)
- Prepared computer simulation for dynamic modelling of steam distribution
- Developed equipment performance monitoring methods
- Safety Case development with a risk and safety consultancy
- Designed and completed experimental research programs (Leaching , Flotation, Electrolytic processes)
Practical Solutions
- Reviewed proposed process changes for implementation
- Developed improved catalyst reduction procedures
- Modified Pilot Plant equipment to solve operational problems
- Identified low-cost solution to eliminate major start-up issues with inappropriate equipment
Collaboration with Clients
- Developed solutions with Operations, Maintenance and Project groups for HAZOP actions on existing facilities
- Organised safety case input and review by operations personnel
- Developed and delivered competency based training packages for process operators
- Reviewed start-up, shut-down, blowdown and draining procedures with operations personnel for low-temperature embrittlement issues.
- Organised and conducted plant trials in association with operators and maintenance personnel
- Developed revised control strategies with operations and instrument personnel
- Commissioned equipment with operations and project personnel