As-BUILDS & REVERSE ENGINEERING
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description:�Add Compressor
Disciplines Involved:�Mechanical, Civil, Traffic Study
A new compressor was needed in an area with large truck traffic that takes place at night. A traffic study was performed to reduce the chance that a truck would strike the new compressor. We designed a tall bollard system that included removable rails for maintenance. We had to track down existing water and electrical to tap into for the compressor. A concrete pad was designed to keep drainage out of the compressor and provide a good foundation for the new unit.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- As-Build Surveying
- Traffic Study
- Site Plan
- Civil
- Mechanical, P&ID's
Industry Type:�Food Production
Project Description:�As-Build 4 Rooms and Platform
Disciplines Involved:�Structural
4 adjoining rooms shared structural steel platforms supporting onion powder equipment. The platform was built first and then the rooms were added with the platform protruding through the walls. The client needed detailed structural information and accurate drawings to calculate the load of additional equipment being added to the platforms. It was determined that 3D modeling using Inventor Frame Generator would best serve the Structural Engineers needs.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- As-Build Surveying
- 3D-Modeling
- Detailed Structural Drawings
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description: Replace Existing Boiler with Larger Boiler
Disciplines Involved:�Surveying, Mechanical, Structural, Staging, Historic Research, 3D-Modeling
The old boiler needed to be removed and a position was determined to best feed the new boiler. Existing equipment needed to be relocated with minimal impact to overhead piping and pipe bridges. A new foundation was needed to support the larger unit. Historic research was required to locate all underground gas piping as the boiler location was changed in the past. Cadmaster Tech surveyed the entire area and created models of the existing conditions to better connect the new boiler with minimal impact to the adjoining areas. The boiler purchased was a used unit that required modifications to the platforms and the main stack. We took the opportunity to give better access to both boilers that will now encompass the area by sharing a common stair and platform. The equipment came 6 months early so we produced a staging plan to minimize impact to the parking area for the workers.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- Surveying
- Mechanical, P&ID's
- Structural, Platforms
- Research
- Site Planning
- Staging Plan
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description: Replace Distillation System
Disciplines Involved:�Project Management, Surveying, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Plant Operations
Distillation system is being upgraded from the ground up while utilizing the existing 6 story structure. It was important to survey and As-Build the entire system and adjoining area. The project took place in two phases to keep operations running. This is a multi-discipline project that Cadmaster Tech was contracted to run Project Management Modeling to control the General Arrangement and produce a model capable of clash detection. The 70 foot tall tanks contained over 100 nozzles each and required close contact with the still manufacturer to ensure the stills would fit in the existing structure. The footings needed to be enlarged to bring the existing structure into compliance with existing regulations. A 7th level was added to the still structure to accommodate the larger tanks.
For the project to be a success it was important to pay close attention to operations and maintenance. The area is considered a high explosive risk area because they produced 180 proof alcohols in large volumes. Safety showers, high viz tape and extra lighting was added to the area to increase safety of the workers. Opportunities were taken to use existing steel channels to brace heavy lids for easier maintenance of the condenser tanks.
As-Build required more than just updating the existing P&ID's and Site Plans. The drawings were very old and out of date. There have been dozens of upgrades to the entire plant that react with the distillation system. A full review of the historic documents dating back to the late 1960's was required to put the full picture of underground utilities together.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- Project Management
- Surveying
- Site Planning
- Mechanical P&ID's
- Civil
- Underground Utilities
- Structural
- 3D-Modeling
- Navisworks for Clash Detection
- Research
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description:�Expand Extraction System
Disciplines Involved:�Surveying, Facility Planning, Traffic Study
The client required an existing extraction system to be surveyed and to find room for a duplicate system to be added to the site while maintaining truck traffic patterns and trailer storage. Cadmaster Tech surveyed the entire system and corrected existing site plans. We surveyed the parking area and truck traffic patterns to establish new routings for trucks to deliver product and remove waste. Additional parking spaces were created to accommodate trailer storage required during production. We supplied 4 alternative plans with an increase in efficiency and a reduction of truck traffic. We included an adjoining project to find further efficiencies in the entire plant system.
During the traffic study it was noted that the existing truck ramp on the bulk delivery system was too short creating a safety hazard for the driver. After talking with the site operations manager we decided to create a taller, longer ramp that would solve traffic hazards for the truck drivers.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- As-Build Surveying
- Facility Planning
- Site Planning
- Traffic Study
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description:�Bulk Dump and Fermentation System
Disciplines Involved:�Project Management Modeling
Cadmaster Tech was contracted to take engineering plans from multiple companies and create a master model for clash detection. We modeled from the bulk dump system to a 24 tank system with 2 massive bladder presses on rail road tracks below the fermenter tanks. There were several screw conveyors and a large pipe rack and tower that traveled through the fermenter structure. This was a complex system laced with pipes. We were able to identify several clashes and give design suggestions to reduce change orders and save the client time and money.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- 3D-Modeling
- Project Coordination
- Value Engineering
Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description:�Bulk Dump and White Wine Press System
Disciplines Involved: Project Management Modeling
Cadmaster Tech was contracted to take engineering plans from multiple companies and create a master model for clash detection. We modeled from the bulk dump system to a structure containing 6 large bladder presses. There were several screw conveyors and stairs that had to function around the main platform. We also helped in the design of a delivery system to take product from any press to any storage tank below the structure. We were able to identify several clashes and give design suggestions to reduce change orders and save the client time and money.
Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:
- 3D-Modeling
- Project Coordination
- Value Engineering