INDUSTRIAL PLANT DESIGN


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:�Food Production
Project Description:�As-Build Bulk Delivery System
Disciplines Involved:�Survey, Structural

Bulk Onion Delivery System is being duplicated at another facility. The scope required Cadmaster Tech to reverse engineer the entire delivery system including the truck approach path. We developed detailed site plan, sections, details, and traffic patterns based on the existing system. Additional work was put into the new design to improve worker functionality and safety.

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:�Wet Onion Line
Project Description:�Survey CIP System������
Disciplines Involved: Survey, P&ID

New CIP system needed to be recorded for documentation into the master CAD system. It was determined that a P&ID was sufficient for the As-Build. Special precautions were taken to work around the wet onion line. Survey was able to be performed without interruption to production line.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Survey
  • P&ID
  • Safety



Industry Type:�Tomato Canning
Project Description: Survey CIP System������
Disciplines Involved:�Survey, P&ID

New Ozonation CIP system needed to be recorded for documentation into the master CAD system. It was determined that a P&ID was sufficient for the As-Build. The CIP system ran through a significant portion of the plant, from the bulk delivery water chute system to the canning building. Existing pipe was utilized for several of the pipe runs. It was important to address every connection and valve locations that were permanently shut. Safety precautions were taken as the survey was performed during full plant production.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Survey
  • P&ID
  • Safety



Industry Type:�Winery
Project Description:�CIP System������
Disciplines Involved: Assembly Drawings

New CIP system was designed and built on-site for large wine storage tanks. The pieces were on the ground and the client wanted assembly drawings created. We decided that 3D assembly drawings were easier for the construction crew to read and we handed over 3D PDF's to reduce confusion on the assembly.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Assembly Drawings
  • 3D Modeling



Industry Type:�Onion & Garlic
Project Description:�As-Build Bulk Delivery System
Disciplines Involved:�Survey, Product Conveyance

Upgrades to the bulk delivery system have been made over many years without proper documentation of the entire system. Cadmaster Tech surveyed the equipment and platform which extended from ground to a height of 60 feet. 2D Plan View drawings were sufficient for client to update necessary CAD system. The Wet Garlic line was also added to the scope to capture all equipment located in this part of the building. Future plans for expansion required good survey of all systems in the room including the drainage system.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Survey
  • Structural
  • 2D General Layout
  • Understanding of Conveyance System



Industry Type:�Tomato Canning
Project Description: Create Conveyance Line Mapping
Disciplines Involved: Product Conveyance, Work Flow Mapping

There are over 30 choices for the bulk delivery water chute system to deliver product to the canning lines. Simple maps were created for every option that operators face when selecting a delivery chute to a production line. Work Flow Mapping helped refine operations and management to ensure proper delivery of the product to the correct canning line.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Conveyance Systems
  • Work Flow Diagrams



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:�Bulk Onion & Garlic Powder Warehouse
Project Description:�Safety Signage
Disciplines Involved:�Safety, Survey, Signage

There are 4 large warehouses and several production buildings that needed an upgrade to the safety signage. Cadmaster Tech was contracted to perform a safety survey to verify all exit signs, safety showers, defibrillator units, fire extinguishers, fire risers, fire hoses, locked doors, and danger areas in need of signage. We created a master site map showing all the site safety features and evacuation areas. We also updated all of the wall safety signs showing exit routs and safety equipment locations.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Safety Walk
  • Survey
  • Signage



Industry Type:�Warehouse Distribution Facility
Project Description: Warehouse Feasibility
Disciplines Involved:�Facilities Planning

The large number of operating fork lifts at any given time has led to inefficiencies in stacking product for short term storage. A feasibility study was performed to find more storage capacity while being able to move large amounts of product in a short period of time. It was discovered that creating shorter isles with less stack distance lead to more efficient storage. Isles were added to improve forklift movement and stack distance was reduced. Overall storage space was reduced to gain more accessible short term storage giving the warehouse a 15% increase in real usable storage.

Key Project Responsibilities and Skills:

  • Feasibility Study
  • Traffic Study
  • Site Planning



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