Our expertise
Engineering
disciplines
Ten integrated disciplines covering every phase from concept to lifecycle support.
Project phases covered
From concept to lifecycle support
01Process
Process design
Process engineering is where every facility starts. We simulate, size and specify the complete process, from heat and material balances to P&IDs, control philosophy and flare studies.
- Process simulation and optimisation (HYSYS)
- Dynamic simulation for transient studies
- Flowsheets with heat and material balances
- PFDs and P&IDs
- Process equipment and instrument specifications
- Line and equipment sizing
- Basic engineering packages for process units and utilities
- Conceptual topsides layout
- Process control and shutdown philosophies
- Cause and effect diagrams
- Flare network analysis (Flarenet) and hydraulics (PIPENET)
- Heat exchanger design (HTRI)
- Blowdown studies (HYSYS depressurisation)
SOFTWARE
- Aspen HYSYS: simulation and design
- AFT Impulse: surge analysis
- PIPENET: hydraulic analysis
- Aspen Flarenet: flare systems
- Intercorr / ECE: corrosion
02Mechanical (static & rotating)
Mechanical engineering
We design and specify static and rotating equipment to international codes, from pressure vessels and heat exchangers to pumps, compressors and HVAC systems.
- Equipment datasheets
- Mechanical design and analysis to international codes
- Project specification documents
- Material requisitions and RFQs
- Pressure vessels and heat exchangers to ASME VIII Div 1 & 2
- Rotating equipment specification and selection
- Strength calculations
- Wind and seismic analysis (IBC, UBC, ASCE, NBC)
- HVAC design and specification
- Material handling studies
- Bills of materials and material specifications
- Vendor drawing and calculation review
- Technical bid evaluation and clarifications
SOFTWARE
- PV Elite: pressure vessels
- HTRI: heat exchangers
- ANSYS: finite element analysis
- Carrier and Elite: HVAC sizing
03Civil & structural
Structural analysis and design
We design, model and analyse offshore and onshore structures, including modular, integrated and multilevel units, for in-place, transport, lift and fatigue conditions.
- Design, modelling and analysis of offshore structures
- In-place, damage, transportation, lift and fatigue analysis
- Design of modular structures, integrated and multilevel units
- Structural drafting and 3D modelling
- Bills of quantities and material specifications
- Local and global strength analysis
SOFTWARE
- SACS, Femap, STAAD Pro
- Tekla, BOCAD, PDMS
04Electrical
Electrical engineering
From power system studies to substation layouts and cable routing, we engineer safe and reliable electrical systems for process plants and offshore units.
- Load flow and short-circuit studies
- Motor starting and relay setting calculations
- Harmonics analysis for VFDs
- Earthing studies for HV substations
- Transient stability studies
- Insulation coordination studies
- Lighting and illuminance studies
- Datasheets for HV/LV switchgear, MCC, AC/DC UPS
- Bills of materials
- Electrical equipment layouts
- Cable sizing, cable and tray routing
- Substation layouts and GADs
- Cable trench routing and layouts
SOFTWARE
- ETAP: short-circuit analysis
- AVEVA Electrical: 3D modelling
- AutoCAD: 2D drafting
05HVAC
HVAC engineering
We design heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for offshore modules, living quarters, technical rooms and onshore plants. Our studies keep hazardous areas safely ventilated, protect equipment rooms and give operators a comfortable working environment.
- HVAC design basis and philosophy
- Heat load calculations
- Ventilation rates for hazardous and non-hazardous areas
- Room overpressure and gas-tightness philosophy
- HVAC schematic flow diagrams
- Duct sizing and pressure drop calculations
- Equipment selection: AHUs, chillers, fans and dampers
- HVAC datasheets and specifications
- 3D duct routing and layout with clash checks
- HVAC control philosophy and interfaces with F&G and ESD
- Fire damper and smoke control studies
- Vendor document review and commissioning support
SOFTWARE
- AVEVA E3D: 3D duct routing
- AutoCAD: 2D drafting
06Piping & layout
Layout and piping design
Our layout and piping teams turn the process design into a constructible 3D plant, with stress-checked piping, supports and complete fabrication drawings.
- Detailed layout (E3D, SP3D, CADWorx)
- Equipment layout drawings
- Piping material specifications
- Specialty item specifications
- Piping general arrangement drawings
- Piping isometrics
- Pipe stress analysis (CAESAR II)
- Pipe support design
- Material take-off
- Design criteria review
- Review of contractor design documents and drawings
SOFTWARE
- AVEVA E3D
- SP3D
- CADWorx
- CAESAR II
07Material & corrosion
Material and corrosion engineering
We select materials and protection systems that keep assets safe and in service for decades, including sour service, cathodic protection and offshore coatings.
- Corrosion management plans (CMP)
- Material selection for sour service (NACE)
- Cathodic protection design and supply
- Offshore coating and painting
- Strength and durability
- Compatibility with process fluids
- Weight optimisation
- Weldability and fabrication
- Codes and standards compliance
- Galvanic corrosion control
- Temperature and fire resistance
- Service life and maintenance
08Instrumentation & control
Instrumentation and control
We design the instruments, control systems and safety logic that let operators run the plant safely, from datasheets and loop diagrams to control room layouts.
- Specifications and philosophies
- Instrument / IO index
- Cause and effect, alarm and trip matrices
- System architecture and control logics
- Functional design specifications
- Control valve and PSV sizing
- Instrument datasheets and specifications
- Loop diagrams and hook-up drawings
- 3D model and layout drawings
- F&G mapping and layouts
- Earthing and wiring diagrams
- Cable sizing, schedules and termination drawings
- Control room layouts
- Vendor package system review
SOFTWARE
- SmartPlant Instrumentation (INtools): datasheets, hook-ups
- AutoCAD: 2D drafting
09Telecom & security
Telecom and security
We design the telecom and security systems that connect people and protect sites: data networks, PAGA, radio, fibre optics and access control.
- Data transmission systems design
- Telephone systems design
- Public address and general alarm (PAGA) studies
- Radio systems design and studies
- Wiring diagrams for data, telephone, PAGA and radio
- Fibre optic cable design and layouts
- Wireless network mapping and studies
- Data management and data security systems
- Access control systems design
- File server management systems design
10Safety studies (HSE)
Safety studies (HSE)
Safety is built in from the first sketch. We lead HAZOP and HAZID reviews and the safety studies that protect people, assets and the environment.
- HAZOP and HAZID studies
- Shutdown and emergency philosophies
- Cause and effect, alarm and trip matrices
- Fire and gas mapping
- Blowdown and depressurisation studies
- Environmental studies and compliance
SOFTWARE
- PHA-Works
- Hazop Manager
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