Equipment Design
Project Overview
Engineering Design Services executed a complex brownfield engineering project to support the installation of a new filter press system within an existing operating facility. The project required integrating new equipment into a constrained and congested area while maintaining safe operations and avoiding disruption to existing systems. Careful field verification and detailed engineering design were essential to ensure proper fit-up and functionality.
industry
Petrochemicals
Location
Texas
Industrial Access Platform and Equipment Layout 3D Model
Industrial Equipment Platform and Structural 3D Design Model
Brownfield Equipment Layout Integrated with Point Cloud Scan
Result & Impact
• Successfully integrated new filter press system into a congested operating facility
• Reduced risk of field conflicts through detailed laser scanning and 3D modeling
• Improved construction efficiency by validating clearances prior to installation
• Ensured safe pressure relief through properly designed rupture disc and discharge system
• Delivered accurate fabrication and installation drawings supporting smooth execution
• Maintained uninterrupted facility operations during design and installation planning
• Optimized equipment layout within tight spatial constraints for long-term reliability
Engineering Tools & Technologies
• 3D laser scanning (LiDAR)
• Point cloud processing and spatial modeling
• Brownfield engineering and integration design
• Structural steel design for equipment support systems
• Process piping design and routing
• P&ID development and revision
• Piping isometric drawing production
• Pressure relief system design (rupture disc sizing and routing)
Scope
• Perform site visit and detailed field verification of installation area
• Conduct laser scanning of existing facility conditions
• Process scan data to develop accurate 3D models
• Design structural support system for new filter press equipment
• Develop process piping routes to connect filter press to existing tie-in points
• Design rupture disc system and associated discharge piping to sump
• Evaluate spatial constraints and equipment clearances
• Produce piping isometrics for new process lines
• Update existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Support fabrication and installation through detailed engineering deliverables
Solution
Engineering Design Services leveraged high-resolution laser scanning and 3D modeling to accurately capture existing conditions and identify spatial constraints within the installation area. This data-driven approach enabled precise layout of the filter press, structural supports, and associated piping systems. EDS engineered a compact and efficient design that ensured proper clearances, safe operation, and integration with existing infrastructure. All deliverables were developed to support seamless fabrication and installation in a highly constrained brownfield environment.
