Engineering and Consulting

Equipment Engineering

Design, integration and optimization of industrial equipment systems, redefining how things are done in industrial plant projects

Design and Calculation of Process Equipment

We apply advanced knowledge in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, mechanical design, and international codes (ASME, API, PCC, WRC) to develop, modify, and reassess static equipment and piping systems in industrial plants.

Our work goes beyond theoretical calculations—we combine process engineering, mechanical integrity, and real-world plant experience to deliver efficient, executable solutions tailored to actual operating conditions.

Equipment engineering capabilities

We support all phases of design, reassessment, or equipment modification, including:

Process Specifications (PDS)

Heat exchangers: shell & tube, air coolers, plate heat exchangers and coils
Heat recovery boilers
Phase separators
Pressure and vacuum relief systems
Process columns: distillation, absorption and stripping

Mechanical Specifications (MDS)

Pressure vessels (calculations, drawings, material requisitions)
API tanks (fixed or floating roof, including internal structures)
Equipment lifting lug calculation
Development of lifting plans
Clip design and calculation for modifications (WRC-537, NozzlePro)
Flanged joint validation under leakage conditions and gasket changes (ASME VIII, PCC-1)
Torque review for bolts according to plant requirements
Temporary equipment repair design (ASME PCC-2, ASME VIII Div. 1/2, client standards)

Thermal and Mechanical Calculations

Re-rating of existing equipment (due to changes in design or operating conditions)
FFS (Fitness For Service) analysis: minimum thickness and remaining life calculation
Piping analysis according to ASME B31.3, including flexibility and support design
Review of spring supports and vibration improvement proposals

Fabrication Drawings and Technical Documentation

Equipment and component drawings (cut sections, details, lifting, internal structures)
Technical bid tabulation

From design to start-up

Process Data Sheet

Process simulation
Basic engineering
Thermal & hydraulic design
CFD simulation
TEMA/API design codes

Mechanical Data Sheet

Mechanical design (DBF and/or DBA)
FEA/CHT simulation
ASME/EN design codes

Drawings

Detailed drawings valid for construction
BOM

Purchasing Specification

Owner’s engineering
Supply specification
Review of technical bids

Technical Approval

KOM with supplier
Supervision of manufacturing
Commissioning

Supply and Start-Up

Plant coordination
Start-up technical support

Clients and Collaborations

At CADE, we work closely with key players in the industrial sector, adding value at every stage of the equipment lifecycle:

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): we provide specialized support in process design and technical validation to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
EPC Contractors: we collaborate on turnkey projects by delivering detailed engineering, specific calculations, and all necessary technical documentation for execution.
Plant Owners and Operators: we support improvement, reassessment, or modification of equipment in operation, aiming to optimize performance and adapt systems to new operating conditions.