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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected] Capabilities Capabilities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
CapabilitiesCapabilities
Services Project front ending Block flow diagrams Process flow diagrams Mass and energy balances Process & instrumentation diagrams Equipment lists Line lists (material compatibility) Equipment data sheets General arrangements Process descriptions Modeling (ChemCAD) Calculations HAZOPs Process equipment selection Vessel drawings Scope and estimating studies ROI analysis Feasibility studies Commissioning/start-up support Field services support
Equipment and Systems Specified Mixers, dryers, reactors, adsorpers, reboilers, condensors, mills, centifuges, calciners, pumps, kilns, slitters, distillation columns, filtration, flares-candle stick and enclosed, thermal oxidizers, packaging systems– palletizers, marking systems, form/fill/seal systems, wrappers, sealers, vapor deposition systems, scrubbers, core cutters and notcher, blowers, compressors, heat exchangers, clarifiers, settlers, chillers, conservation vents and reliefs, vacuum pumps
Tools ChemCAD AutoCAD PID NAIMA 3E Plus HAZOP Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Process EngineeringProcess Engineering WITH A DIVERSE BACKGROUND ENCOMPASSING REFINING, PLANT ENGINEERING,
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, GREEN FUELS, MATERIAL HANDLING AND CHEMICALS, VENTURE’S STAFF OFFER WELL-ROUNDED CAPABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERS IN THE PROCESS GROUP, OUR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS IN
OTHER MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP POSITIONS REFLECT VENTURE’S COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP IN THIS AREA.
Typical Focus Batch chemical processing Continuous chemical processing Material handling and packaging:
solids and liquids Conversions of composition, state or size Size and composition separation
HAZOP HAZOP studies occur after the equipment list and the PIDs have been finalized. A HAZOP study is typically conducted in a series of meetings, with a multidisciplinary team. Venture participates in HAZOPs, process safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, and other functions.
Recent HAZOP projects by Venture include:
An 18 MGY biodiesel plant producing biodiesel from multiple feed stocks including soy oil and animal fat. A 1.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant for a steel mill that included physical, chemical and biological treatment processes. A 2.8 MM and 6.0 MM landfill gas to high BTU gas plant.
A 10,000 scfm landfill gas desulfurization plant. Multiple landfill gas-to-energy plants. Multi-effect evaporation and crystallization plant for Marcellus frac water treatment.
Typical Focus Heat transfer Fluid dynamics Conceptual design through permitting support,
final detail design, and construction support Landfill gas power generation systems Combustion generator power systems Engine generator power systems Material handling and conveying Piping systems:
air, water, fuel, chemicals, high temperature steam Slurries and pneumatics Acid/waste acid systems Wastewater treatment HVAC
Services
Owner’s engineer, lender’s engineer Due diligence reviews Conceptual review and cost estimates Utility process and instrumentation diagrams Plant system review and upgrade design Problem identification, solution development
and evaluation, cost benefit analysis, implementation
Plant system Heat and mass modeling Mechanical equipment selection Brownfield and Greenfield
Tools
AutoCAD Inventor 3D Thermoflex Energy Balance Software Caesar II Pipe Stress Analysis
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Mechanical / PipingMechanical / Piping
EngineeringEngineering THE MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT OFFERS EXPERIENCE IN CHEMICAL PROCESS PLANT AND STEEL INDUSTRY LAYOUT AND DESIGN, FOSSIL FUEL AND WASTE FIRED POWER
GENERATION, COGENERATION, AND UTILITY SYSTEMS DESIGN AND UPGRADE. OUR DESIGN TEAM BRINGS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL PLANT MODELING,
MECHANICAL AND PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND LAYOUT, PIPING SYSTEMS DESIGN AND LAYOUT, POWER AND AUXILIARY SYSTEM EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT.
Pumps Boilers Steam turbines Cogeneration Combined heat and
power systems Pressure vessels Tanks Piping Combustion turbine
systems Heat exchangers Cooling towers Compressors Blowers Fans Fuel recovery
Processing, distribution and handling
Water pre-treatment Waste treatment Bulk materials handling Pneumatic conveying Flue gas treatment
equipment systems Landfill gas treatment
equipment HVAC/process ductwork Fume scrubbers Pickle lines Hot mills Melt shops Rolling mills
Example Projects Boiler steam system Biofuels production plant Steam power cycle evaluation, optimization and
application to plant design and upgrades Continuing mechanical and piping design services for
capital and maintenance projects for utilities, refineries, fuel processing and chemical processing facilities
Sizing and equipment selection for steam and power plants Landfill gas processing and power generation
Equipment and Systems Specified
Equipment and Systems Specified System hardware:
select appropriate platform and network PLC and I/O card selection Control logic Programming:
process logic and operator interface systems Motion control systems Liquid level transmitters:
capacitance, ultrasonic, differential pressure Solids level transmitters:
radar, capacitance Temperature transmitters:
T/C, RTD and thermistor Pressure transmitters Flow transmitters:
magnetic, vortex, venturi, orifice, thermal, coriolis Switches:
limit, level and position Bulk density meters Zero speed switches Gas monitors Bus protocols Control valves Analyzer systems/chromatographs
Tools AutoCAD Electrical Control Valve/PSV/Flow Element Software Instrument Database Software
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Instrumentation & ControlsInstrumentation & Controls
EngineeringEngineering WITH SOLID EXPERIENCE IN HEAVY MANUFACTURING, REFINING, CHEMICALS AND METALS, VENTURE’S I/C GROUP EFFICIENTLY TRANSLATES PROCESS DESCRIPTIONS INTO PROPER CONTROL LOGIC, COMPLETES PIDS, AND IDENTIFIES THE CORRECT
INSTRUMENT FOR EACH POINT IN A PROCESS. WE LOOK FOR CLIENT BUY-IN AND APPROVAL EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AND SEEK “BEST VALUE” SOLUTIONS
FROM PROJECT CONCEPTUALIZATION THROUGH COMMISSIONING.
Typical Focus All points in a process that require supervision Batch, continuous, SCADA and advanced process controls Instrument installation requirements
Services Network architecture, I/O lists Panel configuration drawings Instrumentation lists Instrument data sheets Typical instrument installation details Panel power distribution drawings Instrumentation location plans Control room plans and sections I/O module drawings Module wiring details Panel plans and schedules Start-up & commissioning Electrical area classifications Functional control specification Certified Rockwell Toolkit partner and
system integrator
Example Projects I/O drawings for three walking beam furnaces Complete I/C design and programming package for
tail gas compressor installation Complete I/C design package for glass plant
Improvements
Membrane processes Coalescers Coagulation/
flocculation Oxidation Settling Filtration Chemical feeds Catalytic or thermal
oxidation Baghouse Scrubber Electrostatic
precipitator Demister
Air filtration Site restoration
technology Biological processes:
activated sludge sequencing batch reactor anaerobic digester
Gas conditioning Selective catalytic
reduction (SCR)/catalytic oxidation (CATOX)
Example Projects With the operator and owner, developed a
wastewater treatment process for a refinery Source study for cooling water contamination Emissions estimating and scrubber design from
biodiesel plant Re-engineering elements of the design,
construction management and commissioning of an evaporization/crystallization plant for treatment of frac water
On-going construction management assistance for a membrane bioreactor
Equipment and Systems Specified
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering WE ARE A CLIENT-FOCUSED GROUP, PROVIDING VALUE-ADDED SOLUTIONS TO OUR
CUSTOMERS CHALLENGES. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF HAS A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE SERVING INDUSTRY BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE
TRACK DEVELOPMENTS IN REGULATION AND TECHNOLOGY, AND HELP OUR CLIENTS STAY CURRENT ON TOPICAL ISSUES SUCH AS THE ANTICIPATED PROGRAMS OF THE INCOMING
ADMINISTRATION, STATE AGENCIES’ POSITIONS ON DISPOSAL OF FRAC WATER FROM MARCELLUS SHALE DRILLING, AND OTHER REGULATORY QUESTIONS.
Typical Focus Regulatory support of engineering/construction projects Client-focused environmental regulatory permitting
and compliance Agency interface/negotiation Decommissioning Engineered, constructed and operated Environmental solutions
Services
Project “front end” planning/permitting Environmental permitting Frac water treatment Emissions modeling Wastewater characterization Waste characterization Environmental regulatory compliance assistance
NPDES, SARA 312/313, DMR reporting, waste reporting (haz/residual)
Control technology Site assessment and characterization Remediation, disposal, and excavation minimization
planning, audits Site/process decommissioning Operation and maintenance E&S control plans Hazardous materials transport training and compliance Environmental planning
SPCC, PPC, ICP, EERP, RMP
Example Projects Modeling and detailing of a walking beam
electric arc furnace Design of steel structure for coal processing
facility involving heavy dynamic loads at multiple levels
Layout and design of waste acid trench system Equipment and vessel foundations Trolley hoist systems Skid base analysis and design Renovations to existing structural steel frames Design of structural steel and reinforced
concrete foundations and pools for biofuel and other production facilities
Equipment and Systems Specified
Equipment foundation and pads Pipe rack foundations and structural steel Towers Platforms, stairs, ladders Industrial vessel support structures
and buildings Pre-engineering metal buildings Pole buildings Impoundments Site work
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Civil / StructuralCivil / Structural
EngineeringEngineering WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN ENGINEERING, DESIGN, DETAILING AND
CONSULTING, OUR STAFF IS WELL PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE CIVIL/STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS OF OUR INDUSTRIAL CLIENTS.
Typical Focus Structural analysis and design for structure, enclosures,
foundations and impoundments Steel mills Industrial facilities Manufacturing facilities Chemical plants Biofuel facility/landfills Structural inspections Construction monitoring/management
Services
Manage site surveys Manage geotechnical and subsurface investigations Environmental investigations Site planning – roads, drainage, security fences Grading plans Concrete design – mats, spread footings, continuous
footings, deep foundations, piles and ring foundations Structural steel design – pipe racks, structures, bridges Masonry design Enclosure design Door and window schedules Room finish schedules
Tools STAAD Pro STAAD Foundations Enercalc sp Mats AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Hilti PROFIS Anchor Design
Equipment and Systems Specified Switchgear Transformers MCCs Panels Variable speed drives Motors Lighting Cable and conduit
Example Projects Complete electrical design package
for a biodiesel plant Electrical plans for landfill gas
processing skids Consultation on NEC compliance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering OUR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS UNDERSTAND ALL FACETS OF A PROJECT
FROM THE SWITCHGEAR TO THE MOTORS AND BUILDING SERVICES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE SUPPLIERS TO GET THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIGHT
APPLICATION, AND WE FOLLOW-THROUGH WITH FIELD COMMISSIONING.
Typical Focus Any point in a process or associated
service that requires power
Services Motor lists and single lines Load studies Short circuit analysis Circuit protection and coordination studies Grounding plans AC schematics Site electrical plans Electrical area classification maps Power factor correction studies Equipment sizing MCC room plan & sections Electrical equipment specifications Lighting plans Power and control plans Cable tray plans Lighting schedules Cable and conduit schedules Arc flash analysis Heat trace system design
Tools AutoCAD Electrical ETAP– Power System Analysis Software In-House sizing tools
Example Projects Preliminary design for a biodiesel plant in Brazil. Complete EPC of a landfill gas system. Complete design package
for a biodiesel plant in Canada. Owner’s engineer for a
1200 TPD waste-to-energy plant. Commissioning management/start-up
engineering for a 2.8 MW combined heat and power plant in Little Ferry, New Jersey.
Tools
Deltek Vision—Enterprise Software Document Management System Microsoft Project
Resource Management Cost Control / Reports Procurement / Inventory Control
HD Video Conferencing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phone: (412) 231-5890 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected]
Project / Program Project / Program
ManagementManagement VENTURE’S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM OFFERS SOLID EXPERIENCE IN METALS,
POWER, REFINING, CHEMICALS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
Typical Focus Channeling business goals to project goals Scope development and control Project planning and scheduling Resource planning Contract management Procurement strategy
Services
Project management Project planning Scheduling Estimating Cost control Contract administration Construction Management Program Management
VENTURE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
Venture Engineering & Construction 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 505 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233 www.VentureEngr.com [email protected] Phone: (412) 231-5890
Best Available Tools AutoCAD P&ID AutoCAD Inventor 3D AutoCAD Electrical
AutoCAD Plant HAZOP Manager Caesar II Pipe Stress Analysis ChemCAD STAAD
Customer-Focused Immediate Support Experts to Take You from Project Concept Through Commissioning Multi-Disciplinary Engineering/Design Capabilities
Project/Program Management Process Mechanical/Piping Instrumentation and Controls Electrical Civil/Structural Environmental Construction Management
