chemical process engineering for the oil refining, petrochemical and industrial gas sectors

Process Design support

Based on experience of feasibility studies, front-end and detailed process design during corporate engineering and site based projects

                • Assistance with revamp and new-build design
                • Process development, heat and material balances
                • P&ID development
                • Specification writing for process equipment and instrumentation
                • Assistance with drawing/document reviews and equipment selection
                • Detailed hydraulic calculations

Pressure relief

Specialist area of knowledge after having acted as the site “technical authority” for pressure relief.

                • Pressure relief case identification and detailed relief calculations
                • Pressure relief valve specification. Review and approval of vendor datasheets
                • Flare and vent system design basis and detailed hydraulic calculations

    Technical support

    Technical support is provided based on a fundamental understanding of equipment and processes.

                • Process and equipment monitoring and analysis
                • Troubleshooting
                • Test run planning and execution

     Process Safety

                • HAZOP chairman (trained and qualified to chair HAZOPs by two multinational oil companies)
                • HAZOP support (e.g. action closure)
                • Technical analysis to support safety decisions