Process Engineering

Valdes' process engineers have in-depth knowledge of the unit operations associated with a wide variety of refining, chemical, industrial, food and pharmaceutical processes. They possess a deep understanding of both the technical and business drivers of a project essential to the success of any engineering effort. The result is the design of processes that operate safely, sustainably and economically.

Our experience includes first-of-a-kind pilot and demonstration plants, as well as the implementation of traditional, proven technologies. Valdes provides conceptual front-end design, scale-up, or the modification and improvement of existing processes.

Many Valdes engineers have worked on the owner's side in operating facilities. By combining hands-on experience with diverse design capabilities, we deliver cohesive process design packages to quickly take clients from concept to start-up. We understand the benefits of being first-to-market with new technology and strive to help clients achieve their operational and financial goals.

Process Engineering & Design Services Include:

• Process scope definition
  
• Process simulation & process modeling
  
• Process studies
  
• Front-end engineering design packages (FEED)
  
• Process optimization
  
• Flow & hydraulic calculations
  
• Heat transfer calculations
  
• Process Flow Diagram (PFD) development
  
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) development
  
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  
• Heat & Material Balances (HMBs)
  
• Equipment selection & specification
  
• SIP/CIP systems
  
• Sequence of operations
  
• Process safety management
  
• Relief device & system analysis & specification
  
• Utility systems design & integration
  
• Installation & start-up support
  
• Startup & commissioning
  
• Hazard & operability (HAZOP) studies