A Trusted Partner for Your
Hardest Problems
At Refined Engineering, we bring decades of combined engineering experience to solve the hardest mechanical engineering challenges in the fixed pressure equipment space. We excel in providing expert consulting engineering services throughout the equipment lifecycle from developing conceptual details to performing retirement assessments. Trust our experienced professionals to deliver precise insights and effective solutions for whatever issues come your way.
In engineering, good enough isn't good enough.
We refine until it's right.
Industries Served
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Refining
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Equipment Manufacturers
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Petrochemical/Chemical
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Midstream
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Renewable Fuels
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Power Generation
Our Services
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Conceptual engineering support (FEL/FEED)
Quotation calculations
Owner’s Engineer services
Conceptual and detailed equipment drawing creation
Mechanical purchasing specifications
RFQ and bid tab reviews
Manufacturing facility audits
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Detailed ASME/API design calculations for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, and tanks
Design by analysis per ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Part 5 / Advanced analysis (FEA) services
Design certification by a Professional Engineer
Associated calculations:
Lifting
Shipping
PWHT (Post Weld Heat Treatment)
Pipe support
Platforms
ASME code case/interpretation champion
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Rerate/alteration calculations
Repair plan drawings and calculations
Certification of rerate/alteration/repair by a Professional Engineer
API 510 documentation and nameplate supply
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Level 1, 2, and 3 Fitness-for-Service evaluations for:
Brittle fracture
Metal loss (general, local, & pitting)
Hydrogen damage (Blisters, HIC, SOHIC)
Misalignment/Distortion
Creep
Fire damage
Dents/Gouges
Laminations
Fatigue
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Minimally documented equipment evaluations
Suitability for service assessments
Bolted joint troubleshooting
PWHT sizing and buckling assessments
Failure analysis
Variance or state special applications for non-documented or incorrectly stamped equipment
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Site staffing augmentation
Turnaround support and staffing
Emergency response
Owner’s engineer/third party reviewer