CEI Overview and Project Examples...CEI OVERVIEW Core Capabilities −Process engineering...
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CEI Overview and Project Examples
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CEI Overview
and
Project Examples
Pilot Plants
Alkali Metal
Experts
• Design
• Build
• Operate
• Process
• Project
• Mechanical
Engineering
Services
• Electrical
• Automation
• Controls
• Na
• K
• NaK
• Li
• KO2
• Na2O2
CEI OVERVIEW
Core Capabilities
− Process engineering
− Mechanical and electrical design / automation
− Project management
− Pilot Plants – Design, Build and Operate
− Skid systems
− Custom equipment
We have hundreds of years of combined experience in the design, construction, and operation of chemical facilities.
We focus on long term relationships in which we supplement a customer’s engineering staff.
Experience in most unit operations
− Continuous and batch reactions
− Distillations
− Filtrations
− Hazardous materials
− High temperature applications
− Powder handling
− Bulk material handling
− Liquid and gas handling
− Ultra high vacuum or high pressure
− High purity
Many project examples available to discuss
CEI OVERVIEW
Chemical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Instrumentation/Electrical Engineers
Fabricators
Technicians
Administration
Licensed PEs on staff for multiple states including Texas,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Nevada, and more
PMI accredited project managers
15,000 SF Process + Engineering facility opened in 2015
Satellite office in Greenville, SC
CEI STAFF
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Alkali Metal
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• Li
• KO2
• Na2O2
ALKALI METALS EXPERTISE
Engineering Design
− Na and NaK heat transfer
− Loading / Unloading
− Pilot plants & skid systems
− Storage & transportation
− Process Safety Analysis
Alkali metal reactions
Handling & purification
Equipment & instrumentation
Metal Halide reductions (700+ Deg. C)
On-site clean up & removal
− Na
− NaK
− Na2O2 - KO2
− Li
− K
Site inspection
Hands-on training and demonstrations
Building, fire code and DOT shipping consulting
ALKALI METALS SERVICES
Electromagnetic pumps
and flow meters for Alkali Metals
and other fluids
High temperature
NaK filled
pressure transmitters
Sodium supply, custom sized sodium ingots
Custom shaped extruded Alkali Metals
Purified Alkali Metals
Sodium Dispersion
Sodium Etchant
ALKALI METALS PRODUCTS
Sodium and other Alkali Metals are widely used for
− Flouropolymer etching
− Sodium peroxide production
− Reduction of organic esters
− Descale of metals
− Purification of molten metals
− Sodium Cyanide production
− Sodium Hydride production
− Many more
ALKALI METALS PROCESSES
Sodium Dispersion can be used in a number ways for the
following processes or end uses
− Organic Synthesis
− Dechlorination of PCBs
− Agrochemicals
− Pharmaceuticals
− Fragrance and Flavors
− Carboxylation
ALKALI METALS PROCESSES
Sodium Dispersion is produced via joint venture
ALKALI METALS PROCESSES
− Creative Engineers, Inc. +
Columbia Sales International
joint venture.
− Two production units
− Batch sizes of 75 to 400 gallons
− Made to order
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PROCESS ENGINEERING
Conceptual process design
Evaluation of alternatives
Scale-up design
PFDs - Process Flow Diagrams
P&IDs - Piping and Instrument Drawings
MEB - Mass and Energy Balances
Operating procedures
Relief valve sizing and PSV/PSE analysis
PHA - Process Hazard Analysis facilitation
and resolution
PROCESS EXAMPLES
Sodium, water reactive, and other hazardous chemicals
Alkali, refractory, rare earth, other metals
Metal halides and hydrides (use & manufacture)
Sodium Methylate
Highly exothermic or endothermic reactions
Photovoltaic silicon
Solar thermal
Flammable & toxic materials
PROCESS MATERIALS
Specialty Chemicals
Polymers/Monomers
Pigments
Energetic materials
Pyrophorics
Powdered Steel
Zeolites
PCC/GCC/Minerals
Zr & Al based Chemicals
Salts & metals for solar
applications
Cement
Silica
Glass
Hydrides (B and Si)
Ta, Ti, Si, B, Sn, Pb, Sb, Sc,
Nd
Metal halides
Oil
Solvents
Activated Carbon
Waste Water
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Scope development & control
PMI methodology
Project estimates
− Conceptual
− Budgetary
− Construction
Schedule development
RFP/RFQ development
Expediting of long lead or
critical path equipment
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Equipment selection
Materials of construction/material selection
Utilities (of all types)
Autodesk Plant Design Suite plus Inventor
PSV/PSE sizing
Designing for extremes of temp/press/vac
ASME/BPE compliance
FABRICATION
Custom machines
Equipment design and build
Skid systems
Modular process units
Pumping systems
Custom valve manifolds
Bubbler Systems
Multi-zone process heating carts
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Control system design
Power distribution
Motor controls
Panel design
Interlock design, implementation and testing
Wiring details including one-line and three-line diagrams
Electrical heat trace design
Load studies
NEC/NFPA compliance
AUTOMATION & CONTROLS
Process control strategy
System-level architecture
HMI design and implementation
DCS, PLC, PXI, NI LabVIEW, NI FPGA/cRIO, cDAQ
Data acquisition and data logging
Instrument specifications
Control loops design and implementation
OTHER SKILLS
IBC – International building codes
IFC – International fire codes
Dust Hazard Analysis to NFPA 652
Rapid response capability
Startup support
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PILOT PLANT TYPES
Pilot plant or R&D Unit
Bench-top or Lab-scale Set Up
Demonstration Unit
Skid mounted Systems
Proof of Concept
Technology Evaluation
Milestone Data for Investors
Economic Feasibly
Commercialization
PILOT PLANT BENEFITS
• Complete customization
• Customer-owned equipment
• All IP Developed is customer owned
• Delivery to customer location ....or...
• Operated at CEI facility in New Freedom, PA
• Experienced pilot plant staff on hand
• Many project examples
Raw material addition cart for
“Energetics” production. Pictured
during early construction.
“ENERGETICS”
Reactor System
EXAMPLE PROJECT
Feed tanks for production
of key material for a
medical device maker.
Reactor system
with pumps and
flow controls.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
High temperature Batch
Calciner designed and
operated by CEI.
• 850 Deg. C
• 1 Millitorr
Portable Helium
leak checking
system; a
combination
vacuum pump and
compressor set.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Filtration test system designed, built, and operated at CEI.
Features a 500 gallon flow loop with operation up to 1100
Deg. F and 25 psig.
EXAMPLE PROJECT
Complete pilot plant designed,
built, and operated by CEI that
incorporates the heating system at
left.
Hot oil heating system
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
1000 BPD Bitumen feed metering and collection
system for a proprietary reactor. Designed and built
by CEI. Pictured during final days of construction.
EXAMPLE PROJECT
PTFE Etch
System
High temperature reactor –
one cubic meter capacity.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Modifications to
overhead components of
existing reactor.
Portable superheated steam
system.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Portable tubing etch cart
ready for customer
delivery.
3-D model for installation
space planning.
EXAMPLE PROJECT
On-site custom reactor
delivery and installation.
High temperature R&D
reactor.
EXAMPLE PROJECTS
Pilot Plants
Alkali Metal
Experts
• Design
• Build
• Operate
• Process
• Project
• Mechanical
Engineering
Services
• Electrical
• Automation
• Controls
• Na
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• NaK
• Li
• KO2
• Na2O2
A UNIQUE SET OF SERVICES
Richard J. VanLieshout
President
(443) 807-1202
CONTACTS
