PSE was contracted to provide complete facilities engineering, comprehensive P&ID updates, equipment design, specification and procurement preparation and full construction management services for a tantalum powder facility in Nevada. This multi-million dollar project increased the facility’s production significantly.
Services Provided:
PROCESS ENGINEERING:
- Wet and dry processing production area design
- Acid delivery system design
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:
- Water, acid wash and handling equipment design and specification
- Fume hood design and fabrication
- Specification of scrubbers, tanks and pumps
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:
- Overhead Crane specification
- Finished product storage building design and specification
- Sodium handling building design and specification
CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING:
- Complete design of acid storage and containment area
- Collaborative design of process water impoundment basin
- Collaborative design of process water transfer system
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
- 4000-amp electrical service upgrade
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
- Managed scope, schedule and budget
- Handled all document control
CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
- Preparation of procurement documents
- On-site management of all construction contractors and activities
- Start-up and commissioning support