Process Engineering

Technical Solutions for Efficient Industrial Operations

We redefine how things are done in industrial plant projects.

Technical Capabilities

We combine deep technical expertise with a lifecycle-focused approach to industrial assets. Our multidisciplinary team—experts in chemical processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and hydraulics—delivers comprehensive solutions that optimize both plant and equipment design and operation.

CADE’s engineering capabilities cover the following areas of expertise and applied knowledge for plant equipment and systems:

Chemical processes
Thermodynamic processes
Heat transfer
Hydraulics

Process engineering capabilities

Chemical Processes

Process simulation (ASPEN HYSYS, ASPEN PLUS)
Development and review of material and energy balances
Preparation of IB or DS for defining modifications
Identification of process tie-ins
Review and generation of consistency analysis for units/plants
Participation and support in HAZOP and SIL safety studies

Thermodynamic Processes

Thermal design of heat exchangers, recovery boilers, air coolers, coils, etc.
Inbreathing/outbreathing calculations for tanks (API-2000)
Utility consumption calculations
Classified area calculations (ATEX)
Preparation of technical requisitions and technical bid tabulations

Heat Transfer

Thermal design of heat exchange equipment
Energy efficiency analysis in process systems
Evaluation of operational conditions in plant modifications

Hydraulics and Fluid Systems

Design of steam/condensate systems
Hydraulic circuit sizing and calculation (gases, liquids, multiphase, slurries)
Calculation and specification of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, mixers)
Preparation and review of functional descriptions

Technical Documentation and Deliverables

Generation of Data Sheets (PDS)
Preparation and review of PFDs and P&IDs
Preparation of technical purchase requisitions
Technical bid tabulation

Our capabilities include:

Process Design, Simulation and Optimization

Distillation
Gasification
Esterification
Combustion
Downstream processes
Spray drying
Evaporation
Heat storage
Wastewater treatment

Basic Engineering

Process Flow Diagrams
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Technical data sheets
Line lists
Valve specifications
Instrumentation specifications
Control valves
Pressure safety valves
Hook-ups
Piping classes
ATEX area classification
Control architecture
Signal lists
Control loops
Functional description

Heat Transfer and Process Equipment

Thermal and hydraulic process design
Design review and consulting for third-party designs
Performance evaluation
Inspection plans
Remaining life assessment
Vibration analysis
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Air-cooled heat exchangers
Waste heat boilers
Fired heaters
Heating/cooling coils
Jacketed tanks
Separators
Deaerators
Process columns
Storage tanks
Evaporators

Technical Audits

Identification of operational limits: thermal shocks, ramps, flow rates and cycles
Assessment of accumulated damage and remaining life: fatigue, creep, vibrations, etc.
Operating strategies to improve remaining life: Fitness for Service
Performance evaluation
Root cause analysis — RCA
Plant inspection
Process review: steam cycle, water treatment, etc.
Review of operating procedures