Process Engineering Associates, LLC

Front-end loading studies through detailed engineering design packages, including PFDs, P&IDs, material and energy balances, equipment specifications, and cost estimates.

• Conceptual and Preliminary Process Design (FEL-0 / FEL-1)

  Feasibility studies, technology screening, capacity evaluations, design basis development, and process alternatives evaluations.

• Detailed Process Design (FEL-2 / FEL-3 / Pre-FEED)

  Process simulations, heat and material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, process controls design, equipment and instrument specifications, relief device sizing, and flare system design.

Comprehensive process safety services covering hazard identification, regulatory compliance programs, and risk reduction across OSHA PSM and EPA RMP frameworks.

• Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Risk Assessments

  HAZOP analyses, What-If analyses, checklists, FMEAs, and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs).

• Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs)

  Combustible dust risk assessments to meet OSHA and NFPA standards.

• PSM and RMP Program Development

  Complete Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program development, compliance audits, process safety information development, and PHA recommendation resolution.

• Electrical Area Classifications

  Class I, Division II and related hazardous area electrical classifications.

On-site and remote support for plant commissioning, startup, optimization, troubleshooting, and procedure development.

• Debottlenecking and Capacity Evaluations

  Unit-by-unit process evaluation to identify constraints and improve production throughput.

• Operating Procedure Development

  Development and update of standard operating procedures, regulatory basis documents, and process documentation.

• Commissioning and Startup Support

  On-site engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup phases.

• Relief Valve and Flare System Evaluations

  PRD evaluations, relief device sizing, and flare system design and review.

Steady-state and dynamic simulation using CHEMCAD, Aspen Plus, HYSYS, OLI, M-STAR CFD, and PHAST, including CFD modeling and plume dispersion modeling.

Emissions estimating, regulatory assessment, and permit preparation support for construction and operating permits.

Independent evaluation of third-party process designs, plant investment due diligence, vendor bid evaluation, and construction phase process engineering oversight.