Existing Plant Packing and Building Extension
ADF was tasked with designing a new building adjacent to the existing structure with a limited footprint to avoid interferences with existing structures and truck access.
Sugar Railcar Unload & Process Facility
ADF developed the structural specifications for a new facility to unload railcars and store and process sugar.
Food Facility Packaging Line Expansion
ADF was asked to perform studies to evaluate each utility to determine what upgrades were needed to support the additional packaging lines.
Oilseed Extraction Area Expansion
ADF Engineering expanded the oilseed extraction area for a multinational oilseed processor, addressing challenges such as hazardous areas, tight space, and maintaining plant operations.
WEBINAR: Combustible Dust Compliance with Evolving Regulations
In this webinar, industry veteran Matt Williamson P.E. discusses the upcoming changes to the NFPA 652 standard and how to keep your facility in compliance. After viewing this presentation, you’ll have a better understanding of the types of combustible dust hazards and what to look for in your facility. Watch the recording below:
WEBINAR: The NFPA 652 Regulations And How It Affects Your Business
In this webinar, industry veteran Matt Williamson P.E. covers combustible dust and the NFPA 652 regulation, how to conduct a DHA, and what you need to do moving forward to be in compliance with this standard. Many businesses remain unaware of their legal obligations under the NFPA 652 standard. If your business does not have a dust hazard analysis or DHA on file, you could be cited and fined. Watch the recording below:
Performing Risk Assessments: Dust and Process Safety
Background of Safety Risk Assessments In 1992, OSHA launched Process Safety Management (PSM) to address industries that handle highly hazardous chemicals, under OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.119. This standard seems straightforward but was revolutionary in its impact on process safety improvements across multiple industries where flammable, combustible and toxic chemicals are used in sufficient quantities to pose a hazard to personnel or public safety. One of the fourteen elements of PSM that has been an indispensable tool in managing chemical hazards is the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA). A PHA is a systematic way to identify the hazards and quantify the risks…
Oil Blending Facility Design
ADF designed a new oil blending facility for an industrial baking oil blender, ensuring flexibility to blend standard, non-GMO, and organic oils.
Sweetener & Beverage Manufacturer Sugar Railcar Unload & Transfer System
ADF Engineering enhanced a sugar railcar unloading system for a sweetener and beverage manufacturer, increasing the unloading rate from 22,000 lb/hr to 60,000 lb/hr.
One of the Biggest Mistakes I See During Construction
Thirty years as a consultant engineer has taught me that typical projects are broken into four major phases: feasibility, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction and start-up. While the engineering phase is the most critical for your project’s development, the construction phase is the most complex. It’s when the rubber hits the road, when most of your budget is being spent, and when things could go wrong with even the best relationships sometimes ending in dispute and litigation. During the construction phase, there is a lot of complexity dealing with multiple contractors, subcontractors, vendors, equipment suppliers, government oversight, safety,…
