Equipment process & layout design
Process and layout design defines the basis of the process design along with the associated equipment and its interaction with the material and information flow of the facility. The process design specifies the supporting utilities, HVAC systems, sanitary locations, room specifications, special piping and instrument requirements, locations of utilities relative to the equipment and the actual process itself. The process design also specifies the expected capability of the process.
Process Design Foundation
- Identify & define all utilities required for each process
- Equipment Layout for each process
- Material Flow between processes
- Dimensioned equipment layout by process room
- HVAC details: Heat loads, positive pressure locations, fugitive emissions and minimum air exchanges
- Chemical inventory
- Storage, open use, and closed use defined by process
- Definition of flammable control area
Process Design
- Defined & Planned Processes for Raw Goods, Quarantine, Process, Hazardous, In-Process, Waste and Finished Goods Areas
- Electrical Detail & Dimensioned Plan for Equipment Placement by Process
- Venting Detail & Dimensioned Plan for Equipment Placement by Process
- Vacuum Detail & Dimensioned Plan for Equipment Placement by Process
- Pneumatic Detail & Dimensioned for Equipment Placement by Process
- Glycol Distribution Detail & Dimensioned Plan for Equipment Placement by Process
- Cryogenic Fluid Detail & Dimensioned Plan for Equipment Placement by Process
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EQUIPMENT PROCESS & LAYOUT DESIGN PHASE PROCESS:
Identification & Definition
Once stakeholders are identified, they will provide product definition and quality specifications for the desired products. This is also when the stakeholders define the desired current and future capability goals for the production facility.
Review Drawings & Utilities Identified
Existing site and as-built architectural drawings are reviewed and locations of existing walls, HVAC, sanitary and utilities identified. If drawings are not available, drawings will need to be made by the Customer and verified by United Science.
Virtual Inspection & Approval to Proceed
At this point, the customer will facilitate a virtual inspection of the facility with the stakeholders to verify utility locations. Based on the supplied drawings and the virtual inspection, approval is given to proceed for the initial process design options to begin.
Onsite Review & Risk Identification
It is time for an on-site design review with all stakeholders. The purpose of this review is agreement on the basis of design: the unit operations, identify risks, obtain approval for workflow and initial equipment placement, and to agree on process capability for the design. Once approvals incorporating all stakeholder inputs in addition to identifying risks for the design have been obtained, then the engineering phase can begin.
Engineering
Engineering the agreed upon processes for design and creation of the deliverables.
Risk Identification for Quality Management
Stakeholders are informed of identified risks impacting the quality and specifications of the proposed products. These risks are managed and/or eliminated by process or facility risk management.
Additional Notes
- Design shall not exceed 3 months and includes one design. If the design phase takes more than three months, the contract shall be considered fulfilled even if the engineered drawings are not delivered.
- Additional Designs will be charged $5000 USD per design
- Once there are engineering drawings, if the building changes, there will be an additional 30% charge of the list price for additional engineering and to update the plan.
- The customer is responsible for approving and qualifying the process design.
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Our team has decades of experience in a variety of industries and is ready to provide advice tailored to your individual needs. Before any formal quotations are sent, we’d be more than happy to have a virtual meeting to discuss your project’s intent.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Set up a call with us to discuss your project and determine if we’re a good fit for your needs.
Step 2: Discussion
We’ll explore multiple variations to identify the best approach for your product.
Step 3: Action Plan
Receive a detailed action plan, including suggested equipment and processes tailored to your specific application.
