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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

Some of our clients with COMAH sites often get challenged on how they demonstrate the physical integrity of the plant and equipment. This becomes even more challenging for old equipment or used equipment procured without CE marking, ATEX certification, material certificates, applicable design standards, records of operating and design conditions (pressure, temperature), inspection records and… Continue reading Safeguarding COMAH Sites: Best Practice for Storage Tank Integrity Management