Planning

• Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC)

  Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC), Engineer, Procure, and Construction Manage (EPCm), and Construction Management projects require an engineering partner with in-depth experience in process design, engineering, and construction with a proven methodology for project delivery, and the ability to understand client’s requirements for the capital investment. Jerry Francis, PE, PS, […]

  Read MoreJerry Francis, PE, PS / Automation / Construct / Design-Build / Designer-Led / Engineering / EPC / EPCm / Manage / Matrix Moment / Multidiscipline Engineering / Procure / Turnkey / Planning /

• How to Justify a Utility Replacement Program

  How to Justify a Utility Replacement Program This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on “Managing a Decaying Industrial Utility System.” For the first article in this series, see Managing a Decaying Industrial Utility System. The first step in a utility replacement program is securing funding to initiate the program and investigate the decaying […]

  Read MoreTodd Green, PE, SI, CFPS / Chemical Plant / EPC / Facility Engineering / Industrial Automation Engineering / Manufacturing Operations Management / Process Design / Process Design Services / Planning / Renovation /

• Capital Project Planning

  Capital Project Planning Our Capital Project Planning group can be an extension of your team, helping you to develop your project, identify risks, and support the preparation of your capital expenditure request. We recognize that 100% of your effort goes into operating and maintaining your successful plant operations, leaving you little time to focus on […]

  Read MoreMark O'Connell, PE / Capital Project Planning / Engineering Consulting Services / FEL / Front End Loading / Front-End Loading / Matrix Moment / Pre-Engineering / Planning /

• Cost and Safety are Among the Pros and Cons of PLC IO Fusing

  Cost and Safety are Among the Pros and Cons of PLC IO Fusing Opinions vary on whether or not to fuse individual inputs and outputs when wiring a programmable logic controller (PLC) module in an industrial control panel. Different opinions stated by many end users include fabrication panel cost and size to accommodate the additional […]

  Read MoreDan Wood / Automation Planning / Control Panel Design / Controls / Electrical Engineering / I/O Fusing / Industrial Automation Engineering / Manufacturing Process Control / Panel Fabrication / PLC / Process Design / Maintenance / Planning /

• Testing Throughout an Automation Integration Project is Key to Success

  Testing Throughout an Automation Integration Project is Key to Success For any size automation integration project, testing is vital to a success. Planning for testing in the design phase and developing your code to allow for proper testing will lead to well-executed factory and site acceptance tests, as well as successful startups. This article will […]

  Read MoreBill Warnke / FAT / HMI Programming / Industrial Automation Engineering / Manufacturing Operations Management / Manufacturing Process Control / Programmable Logic Controller / Site Acceptance Testing / Planning / Integrations /

• Managing a Decaying Industrial Utility System

  Managing a Decaying Industrial Utility System Manufacturing, refining and specialty chemical facilities across North America are facing utility infrastructure challenges. Large campus sites and facilities have utility networks that are comparable to small municipalities, complete with sewer, water distribution, power, communications, natural gas and water/wastewater treatment systems. On top of the basic utilities, most manufacturers […]

  Read MoreTodd Green, PE, SI, CFPS / Chemical Plant / EPC / Facility Engineering / Indust / Manufacturing Operations Management / Process Design / Process Design Services / Planning /

• Building a Business Case

  Building a Business Case – How to achieve that Go/No-Go decision and avoid killing a project before it begins Problems are the driving force behind projects that demand business solutions. Company leadership recognizes this need and relies heavily upon cross-functional teams to study feasibility and determine if a business case can be developed. Management uses […]

  Read MoreRyan Courtney, MEM, PMP / Feasibility / Industrial Automation Engineering / Manufacturing Operations Management / Process Design / Planning / Improvement /

• How to Transition from “Prospect” to “Client”

  How to Transition from “Prospect” to “Client” Building relationships one conversation at a time The most common question that I am asked when it comes to building professional relationships is how do I successfully engage a prospect while earning enough trust to move forward? I have put together a few thoughts around how to accomplish […]

  Read MoreJoe Wright / Business Development / Industrial Automation Engineering / Manufacturing Operations Management / Manufacturing Process Control / Process Design / Planning /

• Building Industrial Water Resiliency

  Building Industrial Water Resiliency Many industrial facilities in the United States rely on a single freshwater source, either surface or ground water, to provide water for production and utility needs. A sole-source approach may prove inadequate in times of water stress such as droughts, floods or other natural disasters or if water prices should increase. […]

  Read MoreSarah Shank, PE / Cooling Tower / Cooling Water / FEED Study / Process Design / Reduce/Reuse/Recycle / Water Conservation / Water Quality / Planning / Sustainability /

• Design and Implementation is Product of Automation Life Cycle Planning

  Design and Implementation is Product of Automation Life Cycle Planning After creating the roadmap during the automation life cycle planning process, the next step in the journey is the design and implementation of the plan. For smaller systems the design and implementation stages of a system upgrade can take weeks or months and not all […]

  Read MoreTony Ferguson / Automation Planning / Engineering Consulting Services / Industrial Automation Upgrades / Life Cycle / Maintenance / Manufacturing Operations Management / Pre-Engineering / Process Automation Engineering / Retrofit / System Upgrade / Improvement / Planning / Upgrade / Improvement / Upgrades /