Areas of Expertise
FUEL SYSTEMS
We specialize in all aspects of fuel storage, handling and dispensing including auditing existing fuel facilities for compliance and upgrades.
Conventional commercial gas stations, cardlocks, bulk plants and marinas
Non commercial works yards, cardlocks, auto dealerships
Industrial and commercial bulk plants and terminals
Railcar and marine vessel loading / unloading systems
Prime Power, Emergency and backup power generators, heating and boiler systems
Fuels stored and handled
Gasoline
Diesel
Aviation (Jet A, Avgas)
Propane
Natural Gas
Aboveground and underground atmospheric storage tanks…API 650 / ULC-S601 / S602 / ULC- S655 and ULC-S615
Code and Regulatory compliance specialists:
CSA B139 (Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment)
CSA B149 (Installation Code for Propane and Natural Gas Handling)
CSA C282 (Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings)
CSA-B836 (Storage, Handling, and Dispensing of Aviation Fuels at Aerodrome)
BC, AB and National Fire Codes – Part 4 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids
CEPA-STR, CCME BC-MOE (Spill control and containment for environmental codes and regulations)
Oil-water separators
Inspections and audits
Seismic requirements
ENERGY
We have designed upstream and downstream energy facilities for numerous clients in the public and private sectors.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Charging stations
POWER GENERATION
Solar generating stations with battery and generator backup
Generating stations
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)
CNG fueling stations
Power distribution
We design power distribution for high voltage and low voltage systems. We will coordinate the connection to the utility and ensure the power system is safe and simple to operate.
Advanced modeling software
Short circuit and arc flash studies
Protective device coordination
Switchgear and distribution specification
Transformer installation details and specification
Power quality meter monitoring
Grounding and bonding
Commissioning
Remote power generation
We design and provide project management services for remote diesel-electric power generation. Facilities range from 70kW to 2MW total installed power, include both liquid and air-cooled generator sets and automatic synchronizing control panels / switchgear.
Prime power, emergency power, backup power
Calculations and generator sizing
Power distribution
Generator control systems
Paralleling generators
Transfer switches
Arc flash and short circuit calculations
Canadian Electrical Code
Harmonics survey and analysis
BULK MATERIALS HANDLING
We design belt conveyors and sampling systems for a range of commodities. We can work with you to produce designs optimized for safety, reliability and performance.
CONVEYOR DESIGN
Conveyor design and upgrading
Process modeling
Transfer chute modelling
Sampling system design to ASTM standards
Motor sizing and drive selection
Instrumentation and control systems
Lighting
Inspections and audits
ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE
Weighing system design
Railyard sensor system design
Process modelling for railcar dumpers and unloader gantry cranes
water and bulk liquids
WATER AND WASTEWATER
Piping
Pump stations
Watermains
Vehicle wash stations
Oil-water separators
BULK LIQUIDS
Piping / Pumping systems
Bulk liquid storage
Tank settlement surveys
Shipping systems
Project Engineering Services
Design
Civil and structural design
Mechanical and piping design
Electrical and control system design
project management
Planning and scheduling
Estimating and budgeting
Tender document preparation
Bid evaluation
Estimating and cost control
Construction management
Emergency response guides
Operation and maintenance manual
Studies
Feasibility studies
Technical planning
Site selection
Audits of existing facilities for environmental and fire code compliance
quality assurance / quality CERTIFICATION
Equipment specification and procurement
Inspection and testing