The client approached ADF with a request to provide engineering services required to replace an aging rotary steam tube dryer. Due to heat, size and continuous operation the rotary steam tube dryer proved difficult to safely work near for field…
Various clients have a need to document and verify sizing of relief devices for processes that use chemicals regulated under OSHA 1910.119, the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemical (PSM) regulations. These devices are sized and the system evaluated…
Our client wanted an evaluation of airflow at five of their pet care production facilities. The evaluations included equipment audits and airflow analysis on pneumatic lift hammermill systems and plenum hammermill systems. The evaluation we needed to determine if the…
The client approached ADF with an engineering design for a vegetable based protein concentrate facility design which combined new and repurposed equipment and piping from an existing plant. This project involved both creation and modification of P&IDs for the process.…
This project modified an existing building to accommodate demineralizer vessels that were relocated from another facility. The design included multiple elements; Building Modifications, which included foundations for the vessels and structural modifications to make the building suitable for the vessels…
The client approached ADF Engineering with a preliminary engineering design for a high performance lubricant plant which was to be an extension of their existing oil and lubricant facility. This project involved specification of a significant amount of process equipment…
The client, a major U.S. ethanol producer, was experiencing seasonal shortages of cooling water capacity, resulting in high fermenter temperatures and poor yields. ADF Engineering was asked to evaluate their cooling water balance and to provide a best value options…
Dust in a manufacturing and material handling environment can be potentially dangerous due to fire and explosion hazards. The correct evaluation of this potential is important because it is costly to mitigate. Dust in the workplace is regulated under OSHA…
The client needed preliminary engineering for development for a 45 MGY Biodiesel crush plant. The project included: Development and compilation of Intelligent P&ID’s Preliminary equipment sizing Development and compilation of equipment specifications Obtain and compile preliminary vendor Quotations Conceptual 3-D…
ADF Engineering provided FEL Phase 2 and Phase 3 engineering support for a client’s implementation of process improvements. The process improvements were in purity and production capacity of Soy Bean Oil. This project included laser scanning of the existing facility…
