- Planning and Scope Definition/Development:
LP modeling to improve profitability
and meet new forthcoming regulations.
Operating data analysis to identify
opportunities for yield and operability improvements and to
quantify potential utility savings.
Debottlenecking studies to best
define scope for EPC contractors.
Project scope definition packaging.
- Technology Evaluation and
Licensor Selection:
Critical analysis of existing
or emerging technologies.
Technology assessment and optimization
for a specific application.
Preparation of licensor inquiry
packages.
Analysis of licensor performance
quotations.
- Process Design:
Process simulation to develop
heat and material balance
Heat exchange optimization;
Utility, catalyst and chemical
consumptions
Process flow diagrams
Material selection guidelines
Piping and instrumentation diagrams
Equipment and instrumentation
sizing and specifications.
Process design packages for
EPC contractors.
- Design Reviews:
Process safety reviews of design
concepts and process flow diagrams.
Independent critical review
of third party designs.
Formal HAZOP's of detailed designs.
- Process Development:
Critical review of competing
technologies.
Process economic assessment
at the early stages of R&D.
Identification of key issues
for competitive advantage.
Assistance in process development
and scale-up.
- Commercial Evaluation:
Identification of key market
issues.
Assessment of asset value and
condition.
Determination of requirements
for asset recommissioning and/or relocation.
