Process Engineering

HGA’s experienced staff is capable of providing process design, simulation, and optimization for chemical manufacturing processes. The diverse staff at HGA has expertise in numerous areas including oil and gas, pulp and paper, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and alternative fuels. HGA’s process staff works intimately with the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation departments in the design of equipment and systems. Some of the essential services provided are as follows:

Grass Roots Plant Design and Development
• Reactor, Distillation, and Exchanger design
• Utilities, Pumping, and Piping Design
• Intermediate Storage and Tank Farm Design
• Environmental Controls and Permit Applications

Assist with Debottlenecking and Troubleshooting
• Process Simulation (Aspen, Chemcad, Hysys, Pro II, etc.)
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
• Equipment Sizing and Rating
• System Hydraulic Evaluation
• Utilities Optimization and Capacity Evaluation

Develop and Validate PSM Compliance Needs
• Process Flow Diagrams and Mass Balances
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Emissions Modeling
• Relief Systems Design and Revalidation
• PHA Support

Additional Services
• On-Site Support and Outsourcing
• Start-Up Commissioning
• Equipment Purchasing and Procurement
• Operator Training
• SOP Development