Process Engineering
From the initial process analysis through the design of equipment and systems to media planning, installation, and commissioning: Our process engineers provide comprehensive support throughout all phases of process development. In this way, we lay the foundation for reliable, scalable, and digitally transformable production processes - today and in the future.
Core Competencies
Process Design and Process Simulation
- Process Analysis and Modeling
- Design of Equipment, Units, and Piping
- Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mass and Heat Transfer
- Energy and Efficiency Considerations
Materials, Substances, and Media Planning
- Planning of Material and Media Flows
- Selection of Suitable Materials
- CAD/CAE Design
- 3D Modeling / Laser Scanning / Point Cloud / BIM
- Piping Isometrics
Greenfield and Brownfield Projects
- Plant Modernization and Capacity Expansion
- Migration of Legacy Systems
- Integration of New Process Steps
- Scaling Projects (Laboratory → Pilot → Production)
- Basic and Detailed Engineering
- Assistance with Assembly and Installation
- Troubleshooting and Process Optimization
- Engineering Support Tailored to Operators’ Needs
- System Documentation (Layout Plans, etc.)
What Sets Our Process Engineering Apart
Comprehensive Engineering
We combine process design, energy efficiency, safety, and automation into a comprehensive concept.
Experienced Experts
Our process engineers have extensive experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, oil & gas, energy, and other industries.
State-of-the-art tools
Simulation, CAD/CAE, digital twins
Seamless collaboration across all disciplines
Process engineering forms the foundation for electrical, instrumentation, automation, and safety.
Process Engineering as the Foundation of Production
In process engineering, we lay the technical foundation upon which all other plant systems are built. To this end, we define process flows, media streams, and operational requirements in such a way that electrical engineering, instrumentation, and automation can be specifically built upon them. This holistic understanding of the process enables stable, energy-efficient, and safe production processes that can be reliably digitized and further optimized over the long term.
From Concept to Commissioning
Concept Phase
- Process Analysis
- Feasibility Studies
- Material and Energy Balances
- Comparative Analysis of Alternatives
Basic Engineering
- Equipment and Unit Design
- PFDs & P&IDs
- Media and Material Concepts
- Safety Considerations
Detail Engineering
- Piping Design / Isometric Drawings
- Specifications & Bill of Materials
- Integration Planning
- 3D Layouts & Clash Detection
Implementation and Commissioning
- Installation Support
- Commissioning and Handover
- Operator Support
Data and Digitalization
Modern production processes generate valuable operational and plant data. Our process engineering ensures that this data is collected in a structured manner, linked in a meaningful way, and made usable for modeling, optimization, and automation. This creates a digital process model that provides transparency and enables sustainable improvements in plant performance.
Safety Engineering
Safety engineering is an integral part of process engineering and is involved in every step of a plant’s lifecycle - from the initial process analysis through to operation. Through systematic risk assessments such as PAAG, HAZOP, or LOPA, we ensure that processes can be operated reliably, in compliance with regulations, and safely. This results in a comprehensive safety concept that seamlessly integrates planning, implementation, and operation.
Why Work with Etteplan
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Everything from a single source – from concept to commissioning
- Industry experience that reduces risks – chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plant engineering
- Shorter project timelines – fewer interfaces
- Planning that works – tailored for installation, operation, and the future
- Digital efficiency – structured data, audit-proof documentation
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