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SERVICES
A Full-Service Firm
We offer a set of diverse and comprehensive services, from the earliest stages of a potential process to the design and startup of a full-scale chemical manufacturing plant.
Engineering Services
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With expertise in both continuous and batch processes, IDEA works with our clients to develop new process designs and expand on the capacity of existing process facilities.
Process Engineering & Design
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IDEA will develop the civil/structural design for your new facility or the modifications needed to accommodate new building loads resulting from the introduction of new processes and
equipment.
Civil & Structural Engineering
![3D piping model, showing red-colored staircases and cyan piping on a greyscale image.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_24ccac9a7e2a4b7289a7cb0e32bee75f~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_344,y_0,w_919,h_836/fill/w_310,h_282,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Screenshot%202023-03-23%20084639.png)
IDEA has highly sophisticated 2D and 3D design capability to translate your vision to physical drawings and models for construction.
2D and 3D Plant Design
![The exterior of several cooling towers which IDEA replaced.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_d613a4c0c260485c8c9f0ae559f0bd89~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_310,h_233,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/006.png)
When utility capacity becomes the limiting factor in the expansion of your facility, IDEA will establish the utility demand requirements of your process and design the capacity upgrades to meet the need.
Utility Engineering & Design
![A complex valve arrangement for adding various process fluids to a single vessel.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_52b7bc4467b14d84873c38b7ac2a230c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_206,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/June%2004%202014%20-%20BYK%20for%20AZ%20Corp%20-%20018.jpg)
IDEA will design and specify your instrumentation and controls systems to enable process functions to meet the operational need.
Instrumentation & Controls
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IDEA has the capability to assess your existing electrical system capacity, integrate new systems to existing infrastructure or design electric power systems to serve a new facility or expansion of existing. We can also perform specialty evaluations such as Arc Flash and Lightning Protection studies.
Electrical Engineering
![A thermal oxidizer and two bladder tanks which IDEA designed.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_66159e68368d46af956ce649b883d11c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_277,h_282,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/TOX%20good%20pic_edited.jpg)
IDEA will work with your operations personnel to help optimize your process flow, equipment utilization, material handling systems, manufacturing, and production systems.
Industrial Engineering
![3D model of a phase 1 commercial scale-up, where IDEA developed the site master plan.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_755bbf6ba67244f2892773183ce2d051~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_288,h_282,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/016.jpg)
IDEA has extensive experience in process design and can actively participate, formally facilitate and document the rigorous PSM process.
Process Safety Management & HAZOP
Specialty Services
![Engineers inspecting a set of vessels.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_1f8b1b35e77c4c308f05139cd2183e2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_282,h_282,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/32-Air_Emissions_Control.jpg)
IDEA's heavy concentration of Process Engineering expertise makes us ideally suited to support EPA filings as well as design abatement and recycle systems to minimize air and water emissions.
Environmental Compliance
![Crane lowering a packaged trigeneration system.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_f8014807f96b43e1a9c1d0e2cf230b66~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_208,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/019.jpg)
​Whether it be specific ventilation and air changes to address process hazard requirements, or comfort air conditioning, IDEA has the design resources to address your needs.
​Mechanical & HVAC
![3D model of a biopharmaceutical facility which IDEA commissioned.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_ad58d2c722b34181b3343754803c7b2a~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_19,w_609,h_554/fill/w_310,h_282,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/020.png)
IDEA is an ACG certified Commissioning Agent, providing services to the chemical, pharmaceutical, and bio-pharmaceutical industries. As part of our full service capabilities we have commissioned and/or validated numerous complex systems and facilities.
Startup & Commissioning
![Cogeneration facility with an overall efficiency of more than 90%.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_28934cbd90714fbaaaba5dfecf54e86b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_208,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/018.jpg)
IDEA will perform utility demand analysis based on a detailed examination of the process and establish the margin available in utility supply to meet the requirements of the process.
Utility Evaluations
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IDEA offers a highly efficient process to procure equipment and materials while maintaining the documentation trail required to meet the requirements of our Client’s procurement policies.
Procurement Services
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IDEA will send Engineers and Designers to your facility to document as-built conditions to both schematic and physical drawings.
As-Built Drawing Preparation
![3D model which was created via facility laser scanning.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_526599a913e04652bf970d729082101f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_193,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Pharma_Facility_03.jpg)
IDEA can laser scan your facility to establish as-built conditions and enable seamless design integration of a facility expansion.
Laser Scanning
![A series of burnt, damaged vessels with investigators on-site.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce563d_df7a0c0b89374727bb16859e0ea790aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_310,h_224,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Industrial_Loss_Forensics_01.jpg)
IDEA has supported the insurance community performing technical evaluation of claims ranging from $200K to $100MM.
Industrial Loss & Forensics
Management Services
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Drawing on extensive experience in both design and construction, IDEA will prepare cost estimates you can have confidence in.
Cost Estimation
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IDEA Project Managers have decades of experience leading multiple small projects and very large projects to successful outcomes.
Project Management