Engineering services
ERK offers a broad range of specialised engineering services. Our aim is to comprehensively support our customers from concept stage to operation and ensure successful operation of their equipment.
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Our engineering services have a strong focus on energy and resources, and were presented the German Award For Natural Resources Efficiency 2016 (Deutscher Rohstoff Effizienzpreis). |
- ASME
- DIN EN
- BS
- AD/TRD
- GB/T16507
- IBR
- IPS-G-ME-180
- GOST
- METI
- JIS
- Australian Standards
- Germanischer Lloyd
- Det Norske Veritas
- ABS
Our services include expert reports on plant analysis and optimisation, plant upgrades and revamps, fouling, flow optimisation, strength analysis, as well as detail engineering. We cover standard designs for oil and gas-fired boilers to very specialised tasks, such as creating designs for chemical heaters and solar thermal energy plants, and collaborate with plant owners, project developers, engineering companies, EPCs, and OEMs.
Due to its extensive international network, ERK has expertise with many codes and standards worldwide and understands the differences between them and the cost implications involved. Our boilers comply with all relevant codes and standards.
Cycle optimisation
Flow simulation
- Computational fluid dynamics calculations
- Flow & combustion simulations
- Analysis for slagging and fouling
Water circulation
- Flow calculations for new mono & two-drum boilers as well as all natural & forced circulation systems
- Analysis of existing units to increase output or avoid water circulation induced problems
Strength analysis
- Strength calculations for pressure vessels in
accordance with applicable codes and standards - Structural strength analysis e.g. wind & earthquake resistance
- FEM calculations
- Internal pressure calculations
Measurement services
- Process monitoring
- System optimisation
- Distribution of flue gas temperature & velocity
- Membrane wall temperatures
- Water velocities
Thermal calculation
- Calculation of new boiler/heater projects as well as all
natural & forced circulation systems - Review of modifications, up-scaling, revamping &
fuel conversions
Design for manufacture & assembly
- Design for lowest manufacturing, transport &
installation costs - Optimisation of module dimensions & weights
- Maximisation of pre-fabrication options
Expert reports
- Damage reports & root-cause analysis
- Plant and component assessments & optimisation
- Technology evaluation and selection
- Comparative evaluation of commercial and
technological viability - Lifetime expansion assessment and upgrade
- Plant availability improvements
- Analysis of corrosion & fouling in boiler systems
- Expertise and mediation in legal disputes
System & retail design
- Detail engineering for boilers & thermal equipment
- Rankine & Brayton cycle design
- Development of standardised boiler/heater designs
- Assembly schedules & supervision
