Process & Facilities Engineering

Engineering services offered by The East Group include the design of facility systems, process support systems, and the direct integration of these systems with the client's process. Capabilities include pumping/piping systems, material handling, HVAC, machine design, automation, HMI, power, and controls. Markets served include pharmaceuticals/biotech, healthcare, papermaking, mining, tire manufacturing, food production, and water and waste water.

Scope Development

  • Conceptual Design and Layouts
  • Budget Estimating
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Studies and Reports
  • Cost Analysis

Mechanical Engineering

  • Warehousing and Packaging Systems
  • Thermal Expansion and Pipe Stress Analysis
  • Heat Transfer Analysis
  • Equipment Supports
  • Equipment Specifications
  • Machine Design
  • Tank and Vessel Design
  • Mechanical Power Transmission and Drive Systems Design
  • Field Inspection and Testing
  • Detailed Mechanical Design for hoppers, Chutes, Bins, etc.

Structural Engineering

  • Industrial Buildings and Structures
  • Equipment Foundations and Supports
  • Pipe Racks and Bridges
  • Steel and Concrete Tanks
  • Earth Retaining Structures
  • Marine Structures
  • Fall Prevention Systems
  • Platform and Mezzanine Rating, Analysis, Design
  • Evaluation and Analysis of Existing Structures
  • Hoist and Crane Load Rating, Analysis, Design
  • Pre-Engineered Building Foundation
  • Seismic and Vibration Analysis and Design
  • Failure Investigation and Analysis

Process Engineering

  • Material Flow Balances
  • Fluid Flow Analysis
  • System Design including PFD, P and ID, Equipment Specification and Arrangement
  • Bulk Material Handling Systems and Equipment Design
  • Conveyor Systems including Air, Belt, Roller, Chutes, Bins, Hoppers, etc.
  • Process Piping Design including Chemical Handling and Storage
  • Slurry Pumping
  • Sanitary Piping
  • Clean-In-Place Piping
  • Utility Piping Design including Steam Systems, Chilled Water Systems, Compressed Air Systems, and Fuel and Gas Piping

Electrical / Controls Engineering

  • Medium and Low Voltage - System Design and Distribution
  • Motor Controls - Variable Speed, Medium and Reduced Voltage
  • HMI - Human Machine Interface
  • PLC Programming, Troubleshooting and Interface Upgrades
  • Arc Flash Protection
  • Automation
  • Commercial / Industrial Electrical Design and Layout
  • Inside / Outside Lighting Design
  • Control System Design, SCADA, Wonderware
  • Equipment and Hardware Specifications
  • Load Flow, Relay Coordination and Short Circuit Analysis
  • Back-up Power generation
  • Process Start-Up

HVAC and Industrial Ventilation

  • Process Air and Vacuum
  • Comfort HVAC Systems
  • Process HVAC Systems
  • Humidification / Humidity Control
  • De-Humidification
  • Steam Plant Distribution and Design
  • Air Handling Design / Sizing / Layout
  • Air Filtration - Dust, Exhaust, Fumes, Vapors
  • Clean Room and Laboratory Designs
  • Chiller Plant Design