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In recent weeks, we’ve been having a lot of client conversations on decarbonisation and sustainable operations. The challenge is to select the most impactful option from an energy and emissions reduction perspective, but also one that delivers value for money and return on investment. One prerequisite in this decision making progress is an overview of… Continue reading Decarbonisation and Sustainable Operations

As a design and consulting company, our focus is giving clients multi discipline design solutions. One area where we provide differentiation is with our in house capabilities in the areas of functional safety assessment and design. Within our instrumentation design team we have functional safety qualified engineers, able to provide compliant functional safety designs, as… Continue reading Multi-discipline Process Desgin Solutions

Overview Hazardous area classification can feel a bit like updating an old map of a town that’s been quietly redeveloped for years. The streets are still there, but new buildings have gone up, old routes have changed, and some “danger zones” no longer make sense once you look closely. That is exactly why our client,… Continue reading Hazardous Area Classification Update Study for a Distillery Client

Our multi-discipline team of chartered engineers deliver design and specialist consultancy services in Process, Process Safety, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Environmental, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering. This integrated approach allows us to deliver seamless projects to our clients which implement a common framework and best practices to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production processes. In this way,… Continue reading Multi-discipline Project Delivery & Consultancy Services

What is DSEAR? DSEAR stands for the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002. Dangerous substances can put peoples’ safety at risk from fire, explosion and corrosion of metal. DSEAR puts duties on employers and the self-employed to protect people from these risks to their safety in the workplace, and to members of the public… Continue reading DSEAR Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations

As distilleries look to reduce their carbon footprint and identify sustainable solutions for their processes, the role of high-temperature heat pumps is gaining prominence. Their potential to drive energy efficiency, utilising excessive heat and reducing climate gas emissions will help our clients in their journey to Net Zero. For distilleries which need steam and in… Continue reading High Temperature Heat Pumps for Distilleries

If you have ever walked into a busy whisky blending hall and seen hoses looping over hoses, stretching across walkways and snaking around vessels, you will recognise the moment when flexibility turns into friction. Hoses are useful for moving spirit from A to B without fixed pipework, but as a site grows, adds new tanks… Continue reading Hose Snakepit Risk Reduction in Whisky Blending Facilities

Harness the power of advanced Process simulation techniques, , to gain unparalleled insights into your industrial processes. Our services are designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure environmental safety. Explore the transformative potential of process simulation with us as we guide you towards informed decision-making and operational excellence. Discover tailored solutions that elevate your… Continue reading How HYSYS can improve chemical process design

If you have ATEX compliance gaps, it might be worthwhile reviewing your area classification first. ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres: 1) Directive 99/92/EC (also known as ‘ATEX 137’ or the ‘ATEX Workplace Directive’) on minimum requirements for improving the health and safety protection of workers… Continue reading ATEX – Equipment intended for use in ATmosphere EXplosible