Research & Development (R&D)
From so called “better mouse traps” to applications incorporating emerging technologies, we provide innovative and viable development of our client’s inspirations. Once acquainted with concepts and objectives, IMAGE associates are engaged for their creativity and logical experiences to develop designs for prototypes, pilot plants, demonstration facilities or directly into production. IMAGE looks forward to developing our customer’s novel and lucrative applications for more efficient processes, better mechanical designs, innovative controls, plus new areas of energy production and conservation.
Studies – FEL 1,2&3
From preliminary viability studies to Front-End-Loading (FEL) applications, IMAGE provides services supporting R&D initiatives through capital improvement projects. IMAGE provides FEL 1, 2, & 3 level services. For FEL-1 we focus on heat and material balances and Project Scope to determine a stop or go forward path. An FEL-2 effort customarily determines project viability through the production of preliminary equipment designs, layouts, utility consumptions, schedules and estimates. We also produce data sheets for major equipment and solicit vendor quotes then factor or use current market data to help determine project viability.
Once a project is deemed safe, feasible and economically viable, IMAGE will perform an FEL-3. Deliverables for this phase traditionally include purchase ready Data Sheets, discipline Specifications, a +/- 10% TIC estimate, overall Project Execution Plan, Control Philosophy, I&E Equipment List, P&ID’s and conceptual 3-D Model.
Once a project is deemed safe, feasible and economically viable, IMAGE will perform an FEL-3. Deliverables for this phase traditionally include purchase ready Data Sheets, discipline Specifications, a +/- 10% TIC estimate, overall Project Execution Plan, Control Philosophy, I&E Equipment List, P&ID’s and conceptual 3-D Model.
Facility Design
IMAGE Custom Engineering Solutions offers Turnkey facility Engineering Design when project scopes are defined. From a simple Pressure Reduction and Metering Station to an entire Gas Processing Plant, IMAGE provides Process, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical and Instrument Design. IMAGE applies the latest technology including 3D CAD design for faster, more accurate deliverables. All project related documents are issued through ShareFile which boasts Intelligent P&ID’s, Intelligent 3D Models, and scaled drawings that can be viewed and printed 24/7 from anywhere our customers have an Internet connection or mobile devices. IMAGE will provide Bulk MTO’s for all required materials and provide Add/Delete MTO’s to your procurement staff when a change is required. IMAGE employs wide use of in house developed custom software solutions to expedite the Design Phase deliverables. Our understanding of the fabrication processes, materials, costs, quality, and industry codes help us design a facility that is efficient, affordable, and safe to build and operate.
Renewable, Recycle, & Reuse
Along with traditional Oil & Gas production Engineering Design, in recent years IMAGE, has increasingly engaged in recycle, reuse and renewable projects. We supported designs for solar powered Power Packs, balance of plant development for proprietary patented reactors, IMAGE has designed and implemented bio-diesel applications, been involved in waste to syngas applications, hydrocarbon-based waste material to diesel applications and patented tire recycling processes. Taking our years of learned experiences into these new and exciting forms of energy conservation and production continues to add value to our clients and community.
Disciplines
Process
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Mechanical
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Instrumentation & Electrical
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Civil / Structural
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Equipment Engineering & Design
IMAGE offers a broad range of Engineering Services specializing in Equipment Engineering & Design for packaged equipment fabricators and processing facility construction companies. Typical equipment packages include:
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•Compressor Stations
•Amine Plants •Stabilizer Assemblies •Fuel Gas Conditioners •Pressure Vessel Design (ASME Section VIII Div. 1 and 2) •Choke Assemblies •Sump Tanks •Separators •Compression Packages •Glycol/Gas Contactors •Glycol Reboilers •Line Heaters •Sand Traps •Coalescers •Air Receiver Tanks •Meter Skids •Flash Tanks •Heat Exchanger Assemblies •Gas Chromatograph Assemblies •Chemical Injection Assemblies |
•Dewpoint Control Plants
•Cryogenic Gas Plants •JT Skids •Pressure Reduction & Metering Stations •Biocrude Processing Plants •Pump Stations •Truck and Rail Loading Terminals •Filter Separators •Production Units •Heater Treaters •Slug Catchers •Pig Launchers & Receivers •L.A.C.T. Units •Free Water Knockouts •LNG Storage Tanks •Gas Dehydration •Hydrocyclones •ESD / SDV Assemblies •Equipment Structural Skids •Access Ladders & Platforms |
Equipment Package Engineering & Design
IMAGE offers the following Services/Deliverables in our Equipment Engineering Packages.
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•P&ID Development
•Pressure Vessel Design(ASME Section VIII Division 1 and 2) •Vessel Fabrication Drawings •Equipment, Valve, Instrument & Line Lists •Engineered Bill of Materials Development •3D CAD Design Review- w/ virtual walk through •Pipe Stress Analysis •AISC Structural calculations (Onshore and Offshore) •Finite Element Analysis |
•Structural Skid Design & Detail Drawings
•Equipment General Arrangement Drawings •Piping Isometric Drawings •Material Take-Off (BOM) Development •Project Engineering •Project Management •Material Procurement Support •Fabrication Surveillance •Witness and document Factory Acceptance Test |
Compression Engineering & Design
Those who know about compressor package design know that a lot of experience goes into a good design and that a lack of experience can be a disaster. With well over 100 years in accumulated compression packaging experience, the IMAGE team will help you avoid the common pitfalls and provide a repeatable path to success. From front end P&ID development, to the tedious details required for an economical yet robust foundation, IMAGE has the ability to perform.
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IMAGE can handle all the details required to deliver success. Confirming major equipment performance, managing Pulsation & Torsional Study, working with panel vendor, performing ASME code calculations, structural analysis, lift analysis, PSV sizing, recycle control, startup bypass sizing, settle out calculations, coupling selection, sizing cooler sheaves. These are just a few of the things that are often overlooked or under evaluated. Not all the above is necessary in every design but knowing when to ask the question in paramount. IMAGE will help you identify all the hazards as appropriate for your particular design and then provide the support to properly evaluate solutions and mitigate risk.