Actemium UK provides process engineering services from early concept and process definition through to detailed design and operational support.

Whether developing new infrastructure, increasing capacity or modifying an existing plant, effective process engineering starts with understanding what the operation needs to achieve and the conditions in which it needs to perform.

We develop bespoke engineering solutions around your process requirements, with safety, efficiency, reliability and long-term operation considered from the outset.

From individual specialist support to multidisciplinary engineering for complex programmes, our expertise can scale around your project requirements.

Key customer benefits

  • Process
    Clearly defined process requirements
  • Safer process design
  • Improved process performance
  • Risk Attention
    Reduced engineering & integration risk
  • Practical, operable solutions

Our process engineering capabilities

Our engineers support the development and definition of industrial processes, providing the technical information and specifications needed to progress projects through design and delivery. Our capabilities can be provided as standalone specialist services or as part of an integrated multidisciplinary engineering team.

  • Process definition & design

    • Basis of Design
    • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
    • Mass and energy balances
    • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
    • Operating philosophies

  • Equipment & system specification

    • Process and instrumentation datasheets
    • Pipe and equipment sizing
    • Pump sizing
    • Valve sizing

  • Process safety

    • Hazardous area assessments

From process concept to detailed engineering

Effective process engineering provides the technical foundation for safe, reliable and efficient plant operation.

Our engineers support the development of process requirements from initial concept and design definition through to the technical information needed for detailed engineering.

As the design progresses, we coordinate process requirements with mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering. By bringing these disciplines together, we help identify interfaces earlier, reduce design conflicts and ensure equipment and systems are developed around a shared understanding of how the process needs to perform.

For modifications to existing facilities, we consider existing assets, available space, operational requirements and site constraints to develop practical solutions that can be implemented with minimal disruption to operations.

Our multidisciplinary engineering capability also extends to automation, engineering substantiation and specialist analysis, providing coordinated technical support as projects progress from design towards delivery.

This integrated approach helps create engineering solutions that are not only technically robust, but practical to install, control, operate and maintain.

Why choose Actemium UK

  • Experienced process engineering team

    Experienced engineers and Chartered Engineers supporting complex multidisciplinary programmes and specialist requirements.
  • Safety Critical
    Proven in demanding environments

    Experience delivering process engineering where safety, compliance, existing infrastructure, and operational constraints are critical.
  • Multi-disciplinary capability

    Process expertise supported by mechanical, piping, CE&I, automation and specialist engineering disciplines where required.
  • Scalable engineering resource

    From individual specialists to integrated design teams, with resource structured around your project requirements.

Proven in demanding environments

Our engineering teams support projects in demanding industrial environments where safety, compliance, technical assurance and operational reliability are critical.

We understand the challenges of developing and modifying processes within existing facilities, particularly where engineering decisions must account for established infrastructure, operational constraints and long-term asset performance.

Process Engineering FAQs

  • What does process engineering include?

    Process engineering defines how an industrial process needs to operate and the equipment, systems and controls required to achieve its intended performance. Services include Basis of Design, Process Flow Diagrams, mass and energy balances, P&IDs, operating philosophies, equipment sizing and process and instrumentation datasheets.

  • When should a process engineer be involved in a project?

    Ideally, process engineers should be involved during the early stages of a project, particularly when developing new infrastructure, increasing capacity or modifying an existing process. Early involvement helps establish clear process requirements, identify technical risks and minimise design changes later in the project.

  • What is the difference between a PFD and a P&ID?

    A Process Flow Diagram (PFD) provides a high-level representation of the main process flows, equipment and operating conditions. A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) provides more detailed information about piping, equipment, instrumentation and control requirements.

  • Can Actemium UK support modifications to existing process plant?

    Yes. We provide process engineering support for modifications, upgrades and capacity improvements to existing facilities. Our engineers consider existing assets, infrastructure, operational requirements and site constraints to develop practical solutions that integrate with the current plant.

  • Can process engineering be integrated with automation and control?

    Yes. Our process, CE&I and automation engineers can work together to consider instrumentation, control and automation requirements alongside process design. This helps ensure systems are developed around the intended process operation and reduces interfaces between engineering disciplines.

  • Can Actemium UK provide multidisciplinary support?

    Yes. We can bring together process, mechanical, piping, CE&I, automation, engineering substantiation and specialist analysis expertise. Support can be provided through an integrated engineering team or as individual specialist services, depending on your project requirements.

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