Case Study
Chemical 2 Facility Upgrade
Challenge:
A pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organization (CMO) needed to increase its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production capacity. However, the client needed to determine the most cost-effective approach and was considering transforming an existing batch fine chemical facility constructed in the 1960s into a bulk API facility.
Solution:
Valdes helped the client determine the viability of this option and performed relief calculations for 30 process vessels and relief manifold over-pressurization, a facility deflagration remediation code review, a level 3 egress code review and prepared a conceptual facility ventilation plan.
Impact:
Ultimately, when presented with the findings, the client was able to determine that retrofitting their already existing facility made the most sense for their bottom line when compared to other options. Valdes was proud to provide these services to help their client make an informed decision and save resources.
SERVICES:
Mechanical
- Facility Design & Plant Layout
- Equipment Selection
- Material Handling & Dust Control Systems
- Rotating Equipment Sizing & Specification
- HVAC
- Fire Protection & Detection
- Plumbing
- Fluid Heat Tracing
- Blending & Mixing Systems
- Heat Exchanger Selection
- Plant Utilities
- Industrial/Hygiene Ventilation
- Equipment & Piping Specifications
- Field Walkdowns/Constructability Review
- Pressure Vessel Design
Process
- Simulation & Modeling
- Studies
- Technology Evaluation & Selection
- Front-End Project Development
- Process Optimization
- PFD/P&ID Development
- Heat & Mass Balance
- Equipment Selection & Specification
- Process Equipment Evaluations
- Relief Device & System Analysis
- Utility System Design & Evaluation
- Process Control Design
- Process Scope Development
- Effluent Handling System Design
Project Management
- Fast Track Project Execution
- Formal Project Communication Methods
- Strategy Development
- Financial Management
- Critical Path Schedules
- Project Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Cost Tracking & Reporting
- Cost Estimating
- Feasibility Analyses to Guide Strategic Business Decisions
- Commissioning/Start-Up Planning
Cost Estimating
- Develop TIC for projects varying in size, scope, duration and complexity
- Provide cost reporting and forecasting against provided estimates