Process engineering services for mining and the process industry.
We provide well-scoped engineering deliverables and simulation capability that helps you design, operate, and improve circuits with confidence.
Dynamic process simulation
A dynamic simulation model lets you test changes before touching the plant. Use it for control design, operator training, commissioning preparation, and performance optimization.
Typical use cases
- Control tuning and setpoint strategy (level, density, pressure, flow, etc.)
- Start-up/shutdown and upset scenarios for operator training
- What-if studies: equipment changes, new feed conditions, debottlenecking
- Data reconciliation and soft-sensor concepts (where appropriate)
What you get
- Documented dynamic model (assumptions, equations, parameter set)
- Validation against test/plant data where available
- Scenario library + plots and conclusions
- Optional: SCADA-like UI for demonstration and workshops
Why it matters
Dynamic simulation reduces risk. Instead of guessing controller parameters or process changes, you can quantify stability, response time, and constraints—and align stakeholders before implementation.
Engineering deliverables
Core areas where we support projects and operations.
Block diagrams & flowsheets
Clear process overviews and system boundaries for alignment across disciplines.
Energy & mass balances
Quantify flow, composition, and energy to size equipment and evaluate constraints.
PFD / P&ID development
Structured diagrams that support design, HAZOP, commissioning, and operations.
Equipment lists
Complete, maintainable equipment registers aligned to P&IDs and procurement.
Process descriptions
Operator- and engineering-readable narratives: purpose, modes, constraints, alarms.
Design criteria
Ground rules for design: ranges, properties, materials, control philosophy, limits.
Control philosophies
Control narratives with cause-and-effect logic and implementation-ready details.
Equipment sizing
Pumps, pipes, tanks, separators, thickeners, filters—sized for real operating conditions.
Operating instructions
Start-up, normal operation, shutdown and upset handling with safety focus.
Commissioning plans
Structured commissioning sequences, checklists, and acceptance criteria.
Mining & process industry focus
Experience with practical constraints: variability, maintenance windows, and reliability.
Data-driven improvement
Use historian and test data to validate assumptions and focus effort where it matters.
Let’s scope a small, high-value starting point
A good first step is typically a single circuit model or a focused engineering package.