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It’s a common frustration we hear from our clients: they reach the end of a project and haven’t received all the necessary documents from their process design engineering consultants. This oversight leads to many problems, including the inability to demonstrate compliance, which can incur additional costs to obtain these documents retrospectively. We discuss the type… Continue reading Vendor Documentation

When someone asks “what is your basis of safety?”, in an engineering context, how would you reply? The concept of a “basis of safety” can be hard to explain, and even harder to prove in some cases. It is certainly a document you should consider during the design phase as it will then steer and… Continue reading Basis of Safety

Have you or your team wasted precious hours double-checking P&IDs for accuracy when planning modifications, looking for tie-in points, isolations or conducting safety reviews? Ever struggled with oversized P&IDs that are difficult to take on-site? and when you print out smaller versions, they are impossible to read or mark-up? Do you have multiple versions of… Continue reading Are your P&IDs causing more headaches than solutions

We are often asked to assess or specify safety trips as part of risk assessments or through the design processes we deliver for clients. Often there is an assumption that a safety trip will need to be “independent” of the normal control system but with no appreciation of how reliable they actually need to be.… Continue reading How Reliable is Reliable Enough?

At IDEA we provide quality process safety solutions that are designed to mitigate the risks associated with operations in high hazard industries. Our team of experts has decades of experience in process safety, and we use the latest technologies and best practices to ensure that our clients’ operations are safe, efficient, and compliant with all… Continue reading Process Safety Solutions

At Integro Design Engineering Associates (IDEA), we specialise in designing and engineering distillery processes that maximise production efficiency, ensure safe operations, and prioritise sustainability. With years of experience and a track record of successful project delivery, our expert team is here to guide you through the complex process of distillery design and installation. In this… Continue reading Distillery Design: A Guide to Creating a Successful and Sustainable Operation

At IDEA, we recognise the vital role that accurate and up-to-date Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) play in the smooth operation, maintenance and modification of process plants. We recently embarked on a significant project at a large whisky manufacturing site in central Scotland to update our client’s P&IDs. Clarity and Understanding: P&IDs serve as essential… Continue reading The Importance of Up-to-Date Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Whisky distilleries are some of the oldest process facilities in the world. While the production of whisky has evolved over the years, the basic process of milling, mashing and distilling the grain has remained largely unchanged. Like many manufacturing processes, whisky production poses numerous safety risks for personnel and the surrounding environment. In this article,… Continue reading Key Process Safety Considerations for Whisky Distilleries

Centrifugal pumps are one of the most common pieces of rotating equipment and they are widely used in the whisky and chemical process industries for transferring liquids of varying viscosity, pressure and temperature. Correct specification of a centrifugal pumps is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient process plant operation. In this article, we will discuss… Continue reading Key Considerations for Centrifugal Pump Design and Operation