Distillation Columns
January 23, 2026 By Caleb Carter, E.I.T.; Daniel J. Nord, P.E. www.utieng.com What is Distillation? Distillation is a physical process used to purify a substance by evaporating one [...]
3D Approach to Integrating Structures and Process
A 3D Approach to Integrating Industrial Structures with Process Equipment June 2009 By: Troy Bernhardt & Ed Nemetz www.utieng.com Unified theory, Inc. (UTI) engineers are using a 3D [...]
Plant 3D Piping Design
AutoCAD Plant 3D Piping Design and Modeling Plant 3D and How UTI Can Help December 18, 2025 www.utieng.com Introduction: Plant3D is a powerful process tool developed by Autodesk to [...]
UTI Thermal / IR Camera Design Applications
November 12, 2025 By: Nicolas Kirkvold www.utieng.com Introduction: In the modern manufacturing world, “Quality” is often determined by factors that one cannot see [...]
Electrical Area Classification and Equipment
Summary: All areas designated as hazardous (Classified) locations shall be documented as required by NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (NEC) Article 500.4. Electrical area classification (EAC) is the [...]
Thermal Comfort – HVAC
Managing thermal comfort in large plants without air conditioning By Tim Herron and Dan Dickenson, PE of Unified Theory, Inc. Many industrial companies are faced with challenges of thermal [...]
Front-End Engineering Improves Project Predictability
Does your approach to project management and execution feel less like Ready, Aim, Fire and more like Ready, Fire, Aim? You’re not alone. Project Engineers in companies of all [...]