Capabilities
Our Chemical Engineering Services
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
Ammonia & Ammonium Nitrate
Nitric Acid
Sulfuric Acid Production
Catalytic Desulphurization
Acrylic Polymers
Epoxy Resins & Dispersions
Methanol & Formaldehyde
Urea & Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
Chlorine Handling & Storage
HF Handling & Scrubbing
SO Scrubbing
Caustic Acid Gas Removal
Relief System Design
Flare System Design
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
Ethanol Production
Distillation Systems
Food & Dairy Systems
Edible Oil Processing
Grain Handling & Conveyance
Bulk Solids Handling & Drying
Powder Rotary Dryers
Packaging Line Design
Animal Feed Packaging
Catalyst & Zeolite Products
Powder Material Handling
Relief System Design
Flare System Design
Utilities Infrastructure
Boiler House Design
Boiler Water Treatment
Cooling Water Treatment
Compressed Air Systems
Liquid O2 & N2 Vaporizers
Natural Gas Compression
Pneumatic Bulk Solids Handling
Wastewater Treatment
Dust Removal & Collection
Relief System Design
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.