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
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