Client
- Defence Client
Location
- NSW, Australia
Core Capabilities
- Project management
- Process design
- Mechanical design of vessels and pipework
- Structural Design
- Electrical and instrumentation design
- 3D modelling
- Dangerous goods and storage and handling
- Hazardous Area Classification
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Project Summary
Synertec’s client operates a propellant and explosives manufacturing facility in NSW Australia. This facility is the largest producer of explosives and propellants the Australian Defence force. Synertec has undertaken engineering designs for a number of key upgrade projects in recent years, including a new facility for the storage and handling of both concentrated and waste acids.
The Challenge
The site is a Major Hazard Facility, with all projects needing to consider risk reduction and management from inception. Large volumes of strong acids are required for various propellant and explosive manufacturing processes on the site. These require rigorous design standards, specialty materials and comprehensive Safety in Design practices. The client requires upgraded storage with increased capacity and safety considerations, and to be designed, installed and commissioned without disruption to existing production.
Synertec's Solution
Synertec Process, Mechanical and Electrical engineers worked closely with the client’s project teams to develop new storage facility locations and layouts, and to define the required capacity and functionality. Synertec then completed detail design including:
- Design and specification of tanks and pressure vessels
- Structural and Civil Design
- Facility layouts
- Hazardous area assessments
- Equipment selection including pumps, valves, compressors and instrumentation
- Electrical and instrumentation design and equipment selection
- Process and Functional Descriptions
- HAZOP studies
- 3D model and piping isometric drawings
- Detailed specifications and datasheets
- Demolition Scope of Works
