Process and system evaluation in multidisciplinary projects. One of our customers, based in the Netherlands, provides innovative chemical solutions for its customers who have specific requirements within the chemical industry globally.
Before a new process could be initiated at our customer’s site, the pressure in the factory had to be raised to a higher level. The customer’s challenge was literally and figuratively one that involved high pressure!
The customer already had a design for the reactor but could not install the reactor without upgrading the surrounding systems. DWG carried out the engineering work required to put other crucial systems into operation. Our team of inspired engineers analysed how the systems needed to work. The challenge here lay in the deadline, putting us under significant time pressure! The turnaround date was already final: only a limited amount of time had been allowed.
Process Department
For this project, DWG’s process department collaborated with another outside party that had extensive experience with industrial pipes. DWG studied the entire industrial environment within the factory to put together an accurate picture of the pumps, pipes, mixers, filters and heat exchangers. To successfully complete the assignment, DWG critically reviewed the process specifications and dimensions and determined what modifications were needed for the new process.
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DWG drew up a complete heat and mass balance diagram under intense time pressure. In doing so, we took into account the possibility of a slightly exothermic process. This suspicion was later confirmed by lab tests. Then all the equipment was designed based on the mass balance. After making a detailed comparison between potential suppliers, we finalised the exact scope and determined which items best matched the customer’s requirements. Having gone through these steps, components in the process were replaced by different components with certification for a higher pressure class. In addition to the equipment, DWG also identified the process steps and process safety measures in a properly substantiated process and control description.
HAZOP
DWG’s design was extensively checked and approved during the HAZOP analysis, after which we delivered a complete package. This allowed the customer to move on to the construction and commissioning phase with complete peace of mind.
Summary
DWG took the load of the customer’s shoulders in a multidisciplinary approach characterised by smoothly coordinated engineering work. We were able to give the customer excellent advice, based on our long-standing experience and the new knowledge we sourced from potential suppliers.
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