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Commissioning
UTI has commissioned the following types of projects and design:

  • Process Check Out
  • Equipment Checkout and Start Up
  • Pre-Safety-Startup
  • UTI has been instrumental in the following Systems Start Ups
    1. First Aid Dressing Line Start Ups
    2. Web Line Start Ups
    3. High Voltage Substations and Power Distribution Systems
    4. Industrial Ventilation Systems
    5. LFL Controlled Systems
    6. Processing Lines
    7. Equipment Guarding Systems
    8. Sound Protection Systems
    9. RTOs (VOC Elimination Systems)
    10. Beta Gauge Systems
    11. Hazardous Processing Systems
    12. PI&CS Systems


 Computer Aided Drafting
UTI designers and engineers are trained and experienced in the use of all industry standard software packages. Examples of the application of CAD include the following:

  • Updating Red Line Drawings
  • Scanning of Drawings (Digitizing of Drawings)
  • Converting Paper Drawings to CAD via Manual Intervention and/or Software
  • Creating 2-D Drawings
  • Creating 3-D Drawings
  • Creating Rendered Drawings
  • Developing 3D Model Walk Bys
  • Converting CAD Drawings to PDF and Storing on Web Server
  • Creation of Process Piping Spool Pieces
  • Creation of Detailed Steel Drawings
  • Providing ACAD Contract Services
  • Software Packages we utilize today:
    • ACAD / most recent version
    • ACAD – Electrical / most recent version
    • Rebis / Auto Plant / most recent version
    • Intergraph / most recent version
    • Unigraphics / most recent version
    • Inventor by Auto Desk / most recent version
    • Pro-E / most recent version
    • PASCE
  • Specialty Software:
    • OCR CAD Scanning Software
    • VIZ
    • ChemCad
    • MathCAD


Construction Management
UTI has provided construction management for the following types of projects:

  • 600,000 sq-ft Dog Food Warehouse and Processing Facility
  • 300,000 sq-ft Food Ingredient Manufacturing Facility
  • Process Stripper Column for PVC Manufacturer
  • Renovation of Ammonia System for a fortune 100 Food Processing Manufacturer.
  • VOC Systems
  • Industrial Ventilation Systems
  • 4MVA to 30MVA Substations
  • Waste Treatment Center
  • Numerous PVC Manufacturing Process Optimizations
  • Relocated Web Manufacturing Lines
  • Restoration to Damaged Parking Ramps and Industrial Complexes
  • New Food Packaging Line
  • Office Renovations at the University of Illinois


 Energy Studies
UTI has designed and executed the following types of studies:

  • Glass Furnace Energy Studies
  • VOCs Systems Reduction in Energy Usage to Maintain VOC Destruction at 98.5%, while Reducing Energy.
  • Certified by Excel Energy to perform Excel Funded Compressed Air, Gas and Electrical Energy Studies.
  • Comprehensive Manufacturing Facility Energy Studies
  • Certified to complete Industrial Site Wide Excel Energy Studies, ranging from Load Shedding, Energy Conservation and Implementation of Alternative Fuels.
  • Certified to complete Boiler Energy Conservation Studies by Excel Energy.
  • Developed Certified Energy Comparisons and Cost Justifications for Commercial and Industrial Owners.
  • Developed Process Flows for Mass Balance Loading and Load Shedding of Utilities.


 Professional Engineering Services
UTI provides the following professional services:

  • Full Service Engineering for Industrial Facilities and Processes such as:
    • Civil
    • Architectural
    • Structural Engineers
    • Mechanical Engineers
    • Electrical / Power Distribution
    • Electrical / PI&C Engineers (Controls Engineering)
    • Metallurgy
    • Chemical Engineers
    • Thermal Process Modeling and Equipment Sizing
    • Process Engineering
    • PSMs, PHAs, PSSR’s Including Audits
    • Project Management
    • Construction Management
    • ACAD Systems, Mechanical
  • Preliminary Engineering and Development of Appropriation Grade Engineering Estimates
  • Implementation of ISO 9001:2000
  • Implementation of ISO 14000
  • Implementation of SPC (Statistical Process Control)
  • Implementation of SPC for Incoming Raw Materials
  • Application of Six Sigma Methods for Process Improvement
  • Development of Predictive Models for Business and Manufacturing Processes
  • Development of Process Flow Drawings & Process Instrumentation Drawings
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Process Modeling with ChemCAD
  • Process Modeling Empirically
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Process Safety Management Audits
  • Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
  • Incident Investigations
  • Technical Training
  • Commissioning, Shake Down and Start Up
  • Due Diligent Reviews for Acquisitions
  • Compliance to Warranty (Owners Rep when dealing with RTO Vendors)
  • Expert Witness & Attorney Client Privilege Expertise
  • Temporary Technical Resources, i.e.:
    • CAD (ACAD-2005, ACAD Electrical 2005, Mech. Desktop 2005, Rebis/Auto-Plant, Unigraphics and Micro-Station)
    • Engineering & Design
    • MIS
    • PLC-Programming
    • Project Scheduling
    • Technical Writing
    • Training


 Project Management
UTI’s personnel have years of Project Management Experience. UTI has expertise in all phases of a project. We have listed below the phases of project management that we manage from concept to closure of our projects. The list is as follows:

Project Phases consist of:

Phase I - Program Phase

  • Define Client Design Criteria and Design Parameters
    • Flows
    • Temperatures
    • Number of Trucks, Personnel and Floor Space
    • Tonnage/Through-Put
  • Develop Block Flow Diagram
    • Show Major Process and Facility Components
    • Outline Specific Equipment Components
  • Develop Ballpark Cost and Project Hurtle Rate
  • Define Project Milestones and Timing


Phase II - Preliminary Engineering

  • Project Definition & Process Specifications:
    • Project Screening
    • Problem Definition & Process Identification
    • Team Resource Identification
    • Product/Process Specifications and Bid Waiver Requirements
    • Define Project Deliverables and Expectations
  • Project Concept Design/Specifications:
    • Determine Best Options
    • Develop Project Requirements Cost and Time Tables
    • Develop Process Flow Diagram
  • Funding:
    • Cost Estimates and Justification
    • Formal Project Data Package
  • Project Schedule:
    • Develop Detailed Timelines with Key Measures
  • Process Safety:
    • HAZOP (For Hazardous Processes)


Phase III - Final Engineering & Design

  • Detailed Design, Procure and Build:
    • Completed Detailed Design
    • Finalize Project Construction Bid Documents
    • Procurement & Contracts
    • Owner Reviews
    • Vendor Visits, Reviews and Acceptance
    • Simulate Process Software and Systems
  • Process Safety Reviews:
    • HAZOP (For Hazardous Processes)


Phase IV - Construction & Commissioning

  • Construction and Installation:
    • Review Construction Scope with Contractor
    • Award Construction Contracts and Issue PO's
    • Construction and Equipment Installation
    • Diligent Cost Control with Construction Manager & Owner
  • Commissioning:
    • Equipment Checkout
    • Equipment Start-Up & Qualification Plan
    • Process Validation
    • Project Closing


Diligent Cost Control

  • Diligent Cost Control is Accomplished through Focused Efforts by Identifying:
    • Clear Project Objectives
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Identifying Project Deliverables
    • Outlining Procurement Procedures and Commercialization Plans upfront (Bid/Bid Waiver, Etc.)
    • Identify and Measure Project Against Key Performance Indicators
    • Issue Weekly Cost to Complete, as Needed





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