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Process design is fundamental to any chemical or manufacturing facility. At VITOK, our knowledgeable chemical engineers work in close collaboration with structural. mechanical, electrical, and environmental colleagues to focus in on the process design that works for your specific operation – and no one else’s. Whether you need a preliminary feasibility study, a complete greenfield design, or targeted optimization of an existing system, we bring over 50 years of industrial experience to every project. Our cross-disciplinary model means your process design is evaluated from every angle: efficiency, safety, operability, environmental compliance, and long-term maintainability.

Our Chemical Engineering Capabilities

Process Design and Feasibility

From concept through detailed design, we develop and evaluate process alternatives, prepare mass and energy balances, and create comprehensive PFOs and P&IOs.

Relief System Design

Extensive analysis of process relief scenarios including two-phase flow cases, acoustic-induced vibration analysis, knockout drum and flare system design.

Heat Transfer Systems

Thermal design and specification of heat exchangers, condensers, reboilers, and fired heaters – integrated with broader process and utility systems.

Separation and Reaction Systems

Distillation columns, packed towers, tray columns, reactors, and extraction systems designed for optimal yield, energy efficiency, and safe operation.

Process Optimization

Statistical analysis, regression modeling, and process simulation to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and improve throughput in existing facilities.

Process Safety Management

PSM system development and auditing, hazardous area design, MACT compliance, and hazardous waste contingency planning

A Cross-Disciplinary Approach

No chemical process exists in isolation. That’s why VITOK’s chemical engineers work alongside our mechanical, civil, electrical, and environmental engineers from day one – not as a handoff, but as a true collaboration. This integrated model catches design conflicts early, speeds delivery, and produces facilities that perform the way they were designed.

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Feasibility & Scoping

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Conceptual Design

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Detailed Engineering

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Construction & Start-up

Process areas of expertise

Here is a more detailed list of process areas where we have significant engineering knowledge and experience from previous projects:

Chemical & Petrochemical
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Ammonia & Ammonium Nitrate

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Nitric Acid

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Sulfuric Acid Production

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Catalytic Desulphurization

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Acrylic Polymers

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Epoxy Resins & Dispersions

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Methanol & Formaldehyde

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Urea & Urea-Formaldehyde Resins

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Chlorine Handling & Storage

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HF Handling & Scrubbing

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SO Scrubbing

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Caustic Acid Gas Removal

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Relief System Design

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Flare System Design

Food, Beverage & Agriculture
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Ethanol Production

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Distillation Systems

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Food & Dairy Systems

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Edible Oil Processing

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Grain Handling & Conveyance

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Bulk Solids Handling & Drying

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Powder Rotary Dryers

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Packaging Line Design

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Animal Feed Packaging

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Catalyst & Zeolite Products

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Powder Material Handling

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Relief System Design

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Flare System Design

Utilities Infrastructure
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Boiler House Design

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Boiler Water Treatment

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Cooling Water Treatment

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Compressed Air Systems

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Liquid O2 & N2 Vaporizers

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Natural Gas Compression

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Pneumatic Bulk Solids Handling

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Wastewater Treatment

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Dust Removal & Collection

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Relief System Design

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Flare System Design

Industries We Serve

Beverage & Distilling

Ethanol, spirits, fermentation

Consumer Products

Pacakging, powder handling

Food Processing

Dairy, edible oils, packaging

Municipal & Utilities

Wastewater, compressed air

BioFuels

Ethanol production, grain handling

Industrial Manufacturing

Process optimization, solids handling

Chemical Manufacturing

Acids, polymers, resins

Pharmaceutical

Process design, containment

Safety & Engineering – Integrated

Safety Is Engineered In, Not Added On

At VITOK, safety isn’t a final checklist – it’s a design input. From the first feasibility conversation to construction assistance and start-up, our safety engineers work alongside our chemical engineering team at every stage. That means hazards are identified early, and relief systems are sized correctly from the start. and compliance is built into the process rather than retrofitted after the fact.

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Hazard Identification

Safety engineers join feasibility and scoping discussions to identify process hazards, toxic release scenarios, and regulatory triggers before a single line is drawn.

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Design Integration

PHA, HAZOP, and what-if analyses are conducted during conceptual design -not after- so findings shape the process rather than force expensive rework.

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Detailed Safety Engineering

Relief systems, SIS. area classification, and containment are fully engineered in parallel with process and mechanical design, using shared models and P&IDs.

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Commissioning & Beyond

We support pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), operator training input, and PSM documentation so your facility is compliant and ready to run safely from day one.

Pressure Relief System Design

Analysis of process relief scenarios and system design, including two-phase flow, piping analysis, acoustic-induced vibration, and flare system design.

Process Safety Management

Full PSM system development, process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies, and management of change documentation to keep your facility OSHA-compliant.

Process Flow & Instrumentation Diagrams

Detailed PFDs and P&IDs developed in coordination with chemical engineering design to accurately capture process intent and safety instrumentation.

Safety Instrumented Systems

SIS design and verification to IEC 61511, including safety requirement specifications, logic solver selection, and functional safety assessments.

Spill Containment Solutions

Secondary containment design for chemical storage and process areas, ensuring compliance with EPA, SPCC, and local environmental regulations.

Hazardous Area Design

Electrical area classification, equipment selection, and documentation for facilities handling flammable, combustible, or explosive materials.

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Let’s Make Your Vision A Reality

Whether you’re planning a new facility, optimizing an existing process, or navigating a complex engineering challenge, VITOK’s team is ready to help. Contact us to discuss your project.

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