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

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
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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
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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
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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
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Madrid – España

Albacete

Parque Científico y Tecnológico

Paseo de la Innovación 3, 02006 Albacete – España

Tel. +34 967 19 01 72

Madrid

C/Raimundo Fernández Villaverde, 53 (Entreplanta)

28020

Madrid – España

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