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Engineering is an integral part of KAF Cryogenics projects from concept through equipment configuration and commissioning support. The engineering scope can include process design, system integration, 3D modeling and layout, project management, installation support and project documentation for cryogenic, LNG, LPG, LCO2 and pressure equipment applications.
Process design work can include Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), thermal and mechanical calculations, insulation selection and piping stress analysis; 3D modeling supports plant and equipment layout, piping isometrics and interference checks ahead of fabrication and site installation. Project documentation can extend to material lists, support books and other execution-stage records needed to take a design from concept through to construction and commissioning.
Technical support is used to translate the project requirements into a defined equipment scope by reviewing capacity, pressure, process conditions, interfaces, site constraints and applicable design standards. This can support new facilities, station upgrades, capacity expansion and the integration of new equipment with existing infrastructure.
The exact engineering scope is defined per project and coordinated with the equipment being supplied. Where the project requires wider plant, civil, structural or statutory engineering, the interfaces can be coordinated with the customer, EPC contractor or project consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What engineering services are available?
Engineering services include process design (PFDs, thermal and mechanical calculations, piping stress analysis), system integration, 3D modeling and layout, project management, installation support and documentation.
At what stage can engineering support be involved?
Engineering support can begin during concept and specification development and continue through equipment configuration, project coordination and installation support, depending on the agreed scope.
Can engineering support be limited to one equipment package?
Yes. Technical support can be defined around the equipment or package involved in the project rather than requiring a full-facility scope.
Does the scope include documentation?
Yes. Documentation is included within the engineering scope and can extend to piping isometrics, material lists and support books, provided according to the requirements agreed for the project.
Does the engineering scope include site supervision and commissioning support?
Yes. Depending on the agreed scope, engineering support can extend to supervision of installation and assembly, and commissioning and start-up support at site.
What information is useful at the start of a project?
Medium, required capacity or flow, pressure, site constraints, existing layouts or drawings and the applicable project standards are useful starting points for defining the equipment scope.
Related guides
Technical guides from our blog on this equipment group.
- Cryogenic Tank Installation: Siting, Foundation and Clearance RequirementsCryogenic tank installation requirements: foundation loads, separation distances, tanker access, ventilation and earthing. Plan the site before delivery.
- Tank Farm Layout: Planning a Site with Multiple Cryogenic TanksPlan a cryogenic tank farm layout: product grouping, oxygen separation, tanker access, manifolding, vaporizer placement and drainage. Get a site review.
- How to Size a Cryogenic Storage Tank for Your PlantCryogenic tank sizing by daily consumption, delivery frequency, autonomy days, peak demand and pressure. A clear buyer's method plus expert KAF help.
- Commissioning a Cryogenic Tank: Purging, Cooldown and First FillCryogenic tank commissioning step by step: leak check, purging, controlled cooldown, staged first fill and handover documents. Why rushing damages equipment.
- Customer Station Tanks: Sizing for Your Gas DemandHow gas distributors size a customer station tank by consumption and delivery route, plus telemetry and MicroBulk versus bulk.