Retrofits and plant optimization

Plant Audit, Maintenance, Upgrading, Development, Retrofits and Plant Optimization

Need to complete a major retrofit project with minimal interruption to your current operations?

Investments in systems and equipment are based on an assumed level of performance and expected lifetime of operation. As a result of fatigue, maintenance practices, unforeseen events, failure or other operational reasons, equipment deterioration may lead to early replacement or repair. GEA Process Engineering Inc. (GEA Liquid Processing) provide full structural, mechanical, electrical, control and system audits to verify life expectancy and life extension options and complete annual inspections if required.

Asset Optimization

Improved plant flexibility and the protection of your existing investments has been one of our key objectives for many years. The refurbishment of critical plant components can often contribute to improved plant performance, minimize the use of costly resources, such as energy and reduce waste of valuable ingredients. Improvements of this type also help to preserve the environment and support the need to meet increasingly stringent regulations.

The retrofit project teams at GEA Liquid Processing (GEA Process Engineering Inc.) partner with your staff to implement the most efficient, cost-effective solution for your process plant or system. Our unmatched experience ensures that we can complete it without jeopardizing normal plant operation - or at least a minimal downtime. Whether your retrofit project is very small or highly complex, GEA Liquid Processing has the estimating, scheduling, project management, engineering and process automation expertise to custom design the right solution for you.

Assessment Services

• Plant condition
• Plant repair and upgrade
• Inspection and evaluation of plant components
• Compliance planning, regulatory analysis, permit tracking
• Environmental audits and permitting
• Control system upgrades

Other services offered to clients with existing facilities include:

• Plant availability monitoring
• Maintenance planning and management systems
• Spare parts and service agreements
• Systems upgrading feasibility, recommendations and estimates
• Failure analysis and repair strategies
• Energy saving and energy management systems
• Plant safety evaluation
• Plant operator training programs