Petrochemical Engineering Services for Safe and Efficient Plant Operations
Trusted Petrochemical Engineering Company Delivering Plant Design, Process Optimization, and Inspection Services.
Petrochemical Engineering Services for Safe and Efficient Operations
The petrochemical industry operates under some of the most demanding conditions, including extreme temperatures, high pressures, and corrosive environments. Every design flaw or equipment failure can result in costly downtime, safety risks, and compliance challenges.
As a trusted petrochemical engineering company, Ideametrics delivers end-to-end petrochemical engineering services tailored to the unique needs of petrochemical complexes and integrated plants. From petrochemical plant engineering services, including piping and structural design, to specialized petrochemical inspection services, we ensure that assets are safe, reliable, and compliant with international codes such as ASME, API, and ISO.
Our simulation-driven, compliance-ready approach combines CFD, FEA, piping stress analysis, and FFS assessments, helping operators achieve operational efficiency, extend equipment life, and prevent unplanned shutdowns.
Key Challenges in the Petrochemical Industry
Key Challenges in the Petrochemical Industry
Corrosion
Unplanned Downtime
Complex Process Equipment Design
Regulatory Compliance
Aging Infrastructure
Our Petrochemical Engineering Solutions
At Ideametrics, we deliver high-technical petrochemical engineering services that address the industry’s toughest challenges, from plant design to failure prevention and compliance. As a specialized petrochemical engineering company, we combine process knowledge with advanced simulations (CFD/FEA) and global code expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
Petrochemical Plant Engineering Services
- End-to-end engineering for distillation columns, reactors, polymerization units, and heat exchangers.
- Process optimization through CFD and thermal simulations to improve throughput and energy efficiency.
- Design of safe and reliable layouts for new or expanded petrochemical complexes.
Piping & Structural Engineering
- Piping stress analysis as per ASME B31.3/B31.4 for high-pressure and corrosive fluid services.
- Structural engineering for pipe racks, equipment supports, and storage tanks using STAAD/ANSYS.
- Fatigue, creep, and corrosion life predictions for long-term reliability.
Petrochem Inspection Services
- API/ASME-compliant inspections for vessels, piping, and critical plant equipment.
- Corrosion mapping, thickness checks, and non-destructive testing (NDT) for lifecycle assurance.
- Proactive inspection planning to avoid unplanned shutdowns and extend asset life.
Engineering & Compliance Support
- Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Assessments (API-579/ASME) – Evaluate remaining life and safely rerate assets.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
- Engineering Reviews & IntPE Approvals – Third-party compliance validation for global standards.
Why Choose Ideametrics for Petrochemical Engineering Services
Selecting the right partner for petrochemical projects is critical. As a specialized petrochemical engineering company, Ideametrics provides more than design support; we deliver long-term reliability, compliance, and measurable performance gains. Our approach integrates simulation, inspection, and global code expertise to give operators confidence in every decision.
Full-Scope Petrochemical Engineering Services
Covering plant design, piping stress, structural analysis, and inspection.
Simulation-Driven Approach
CFD and FEA ensure process equipment, piping, and structures perform under real-world conditions.
Compliance with Global Standards
Expertise in ASME, API, ISO, and OSHA codes.
Petrochem Inspection Services
Certified inspection and API/ASME audits for critical assets.
Asset Life Extension
Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments reduce CAPEX by extending the safe life of aging equipment.
Trusted by Global Operators
Experience with world-scale petrochemical complexes and integrated refinery-petrochemical plants.
Other Industries We Serve
Oil & Gas
Chemical
Manufacturing
Power
Renewable Energy
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Refineries
Fertilizers
Pharmaceuticals
Emerging & Cross-Industry Expertise
Proven Impact in Petrochemical Projects
A Sustainable Solution That Changed the Game
Fitting Non-Standard Designs into the Framework of Recognized Standards
A Project That Demonstrated Reverse Engineering for Design Validation: Oil Separation Vessel Case Study
Fatigue: It’s Not Just About Body Pain!
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FAQ for Petrochemical Engineering Services
How do you manage piping support lift-off under thermal cycles in petrochemical plants?
When pipes expand or contract under extreme thermal gradients, supports may lose contact (lift-off), inducing unexpected stress in adjacent spans. At Ideametrics, we utilize nonlinear piping analysis (in CAESAR II/ANSYS) with multiple load cases, gap modeling, and support redefinition to capture realistic behavior, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and minimizing stress concentration.
What level of inspection is needed for aggressive chemical service pipelines?
In corrosive or high-temperature services, standard visual checks are inadequate. We perform thickness mapping, ultrasonic corrosion scanning, radiography, magnetic particle or dye penetrant NDT, and compare results against design and corrosion allowance. This is part of our petrochemical inspection services suite, designed to verify integrity and plan predictive maintenance.
How does Ideametrics apply API-579 FFS to aging petrochemical equipment?
We evaluate the existing condition (corrosion, thinning, crack, creep) using API-579 Levels 1–3. For petrochemical plants, we often couple FFS with FEA & local stress modeling to rerate equipment or recommend safe usage thresholds, enabling life extension while maintaining safety margins.
In petrochemical plant design, how do you ensure structural adequacy under wind, seismic, and fatigue loads?
We leverage structural analysis tools (STAAD, ANSYS) and perform response spectrum, time-history, fatigue, and cyclic load analyses to validate designs of pipe racks, equipment supports, and structural frames. Complying with relevant codes ensures resilience under combined loading throughout the plant lifecycle.
How do you integrate CFD into petrochemical unit operations to boost performance?
We apply CFD to simulate complex multiphase flows, mixing, heat transfer, and reaction kinetics. These simulations guide geometry optimization, reduce dead zones, predict fouling, and improve throughput. This integration makes petrochemical engineering services not just "design" but performance engineering.