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General Information..............................1Recent Project Experience...................12Project Approach...... ...........................23Engineering Services..........................24Awards...............................................26Contact Information.............................27

General Information About HGA

HunT, GuilloT & assoCiaTes, llC

Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA) is a multi-disciplined

project management and engineering services company

providing professional services to an extensive portfolio

of customers throughout numerous industries. HGA

works in a broad range of public, private, and industrial

sectors. Our expansive client roster includes Fortune

500 and Fortune Global 500 corporations, state and

local government municipalities, and many prestigious

public and private firms. This diverse customer base

provides HGA with a stable and growing market. HGA

has provided full-service offerings in over 30 states,

Canada, and Mexico.

HGA has grown steadily since its inception and currently

HGA: Built to lAst And GrowinG fAst

HGA attributes our current success in no small part

to a philosophy centered on a passion to help clients

succeed, be part of their team long-term, and share in

their success. This philosophy developed HGA’s core

values of Customer Service, Cost Effectiveness, Professional Excellence, Teamwork, Trust, and Safety.

HGA works with clients to provide a quality product that

is on schedule and on budget. Our diverse team of

experts appreciates the value of teamwork, success,

and professional quality. Clients turn to HGA for our

proven engineering and project management services,

and our skills in procurement, construction, processes

Core VAlues

and reporting, responsiveness, and cost effectiveness

are instrumental in our success. We seek to build long-term customer relationships by listening to our clients, leveraging our experience, and delivering on our commitments.

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(Left) Mike Causey: Vice President, Jay Guillot: Sr. Vice President,

has fourteen locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, Don Plummer: Executive Vice President, Trotter Hunt: Vice President, Trott Hunt: President New York, and Alabama. HGA provides full-service offerings with a staff of over 500 project managers, administrators, project controls personnel, engineers, grant managers, technicians, and support personnel. In addition, HGA’s Staffing division allows resources to be scaled up or down based on our clients’ project demands.

HGA is an ENR Top 300 firm and ranked 15th by ZweigWhite as a fastest growing AE firm in the United States. HGA was

also recently recognized as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America by Inc. 500|5000.

overview

From the beginning, HGA’s philosophy has been centered

on a passion to help clients succeed, be part of their team

long term, and share in their success. The ability to manage

large projects with many facets is what distinguishes

HGA from other engineering firms. HGA’s robust project

procedures and processes are the tools used to perform

the services so all of the goals of the project are met –

Quality, Schedule, and Budget.

The chart below depicts our corporate structure as well as

some of the services we can provide to our clients.

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General Information About HGA

Mechanical / Piping

Civil & Structural

Chemical

Electrical

Instrumentation

Engineering

Facility Innovation

Program Monitoring

Financial Modeling

Consulting

CNG Fueling Implementations

Power Studies

Feasibility Studies

Oil & Gas

Utilities & Structural Analysis

Energy & Resource Efficiency

Process Design

Oil & Gas Facilities

Utilities & Structural Analysis

Right of Way Services (ROW)

Surveying

Site & Land Development

Facility Innovation

Pipeline Design

Compressor Stations

As-Built Services

Development & Design

Program Management

Effective Management of Capital Projects

Financial Modeling

Urban Growth & Planning

Cost ControlsMapping

Planning & Analysis

Operator Interface

Programming

Control Systems in Manufacturing

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Reviews

Safety Compliance

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Risk, Compliance, Code & Regulation Consulting

Monitoring & Compliance

Disaster Recovery

Effective Management of Capital Projects

Financial Modeling

Project Life-Cycle Management

Staffing

Construction Administration

Program Monitoring

Management Solutions

HGA CorporAte

EPC Services Program Management Engineering Pipeline Services Staffing

• Evaluating the Client’s Objectives

• Performing Feasibility Studies

• Developing Project Scopes, Schedules, and Budgets

• Facility Planning

• Preparation of Total Installed Cost (TIC) Estimates

• Preparing Project Justifications for Capital Expenditures

• Performing Risk Assessment During the Scope

Development and Cost Estimating Stages

experienCe

HGA provides a full range of construction management

services. In addition to construction oversight,

subcontract administration, and quality control,

HGA can provide support services such as field

procurement, on-site staffing, material control, cost

control and scheduling. Maintenance of safe work

sites, coordination of contractors, and assessment

of construction progress are key functions of the

construction manager in ensuring a successful project.

ConstruCtion MAnAGeMent

General Information Project & Construction Management

HGA’s Project Management staff is experienced in managing projects for a wide range of industrial clients as well as

the public and private sectors. Our project managers are capable of managing all phases of a project from conceptual

development through engineering, construction, and commissioning.

HGA’s Project Manager serves as the point of contact for the client’s project manager and is fully responsible for the successful execution of the project in terms of meeting all cost, schedule, safety, and performance objectives of the project.

Our Project Managers: Identify resources required to execute the project scope, control the project from a cost and schedule

standpoint, and oversee project document controls and distribution.

ProjeCT ManaGeMenT

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General Information Engineering Services

• Conceptual Process Design and FEED Studies

• Capital Cost Estimates

• Process Simulation—Steady State and Dynamic

• Pipeline Simulation and Flow Assurance

• Mass and Energy Balances

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

• Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs)

• Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Process Equipment and Piping Design

ProCess enGineerinG

HGA’s experienced staff provides process design, simulation, and development for industrial and chemical processes.

HGA has significant expertise in numerous areas including refineries, chemicals, natural gas, pulp and paper - to name a

few. Working closely with the mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation departments, HGA’s process staff will play a key

role in the development of your processes and the design of your equipment and systems.

CoMMon serViCes inClude:

• Equipment Selection and Purchasing

• Relief and Flare Systems Modeling and Design

• PHA Facilitation

• Operating Manuals

• Environmental Studies

• Debottlenecking and Optimization

• Lean & Six Sigma Implementation

• MOC Development/Implementation

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HGA’s mechanical group has extensive expertise in the areas of piping design, material handling, machine design and

installation bid packages from small maintenance upgrades to major plant expansions and new plant development projects.

MeCHaniCal & PiPinG enGineerinG

• Pumping Systems

• Process Piping Design

• Piping Stress Analysis

• Fluid Flow Piping Analysis

• Piping and Instrument Diagrams

• Plant Utility Systems – Steam & Condensate, Compressed Air, Water, etc.• Finite Element Analysis of Piping, Tanks and Pressure Vessels

• Equipment Sizing

• Equipment Layouts

• Equipment Specifications

• Installation Oversight

• Start-up Assistance

industriAl proCess And pipinG desiGn

Common services for mechanical engineering include:

• P&ID Development

• 3-D Piping Design

• Orthographic Piping Diagrams

• Isometric Piping Diagrams

• Pipe Stress Analysis

• Pump/Piping Systems

• Equipment and Piping Specifications

• Plant Utility Systems – Process, Air,Water, Steam, etc.

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HGA’s Civil-Structural staff consists of experienced engineers, designers, and drafters that provide a full range of civil and

structural engineering related services. HGA can handle every phase of the project: from conceptual layout through final

design, bidding, and construction. The staff’s experience includes developmental projects as well as retrofit projects that

require installing new equipment and structures in existing plants. The structural staff is well versed in various building

materials and in heavy industrial structures as well as commercial developments.

Civil & sTruCTural enGineerinG

Initial Site Work

• Field Investigation

• Coordination of Environmental

• Geotechnical Testing

• Surveying

• Grading Plans

• Drainage Improvement

Site Development

• Site Design

• Paving

• Access Roadways

• Rail Access

• Retaining Walls

Utilities & Infrastructure

• Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric

site work

Layout and Development

• Warehouses

• Operator Stations

• Control Rooms

• MCC Buildings

• Administrative Office Buildings

Industrial Buildings

• Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings

• Structural Steel Buildings

• Wood Framed Buildings

• Masonry (CMU) Buildings

struCturAl desiGn

• Concrete Structures

• In-Plant and Site Paving

• Machinery Foundations

• Process Structure Design

• Dynamic Analysis

And More...

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HGA’s Electrical Engineering staff provides traditional electrical engineering services as well as state-of-the-art control

system design and implementation. Our instrumentation and controls team consists of seasoned personnel experienced

in the many facets of industrial control including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI)

and Distributed Control System (DCS) configuration and programming. Our staff has worked with a wide variety of control

schemes and processes including petrochemical, pulp and paper, natural gas, and carbon black.

eleCTriCal & insTruMenTaTion enGineerinG

• Detailed Scope & Cost Estimates

• Site Surveys

• Instrument Location Plans

• Loop Sheets

• Instrument Specifications

instruMentAtion

• SAMA Diagrams

• Network Diagrams

• Marshalling Cabinet Diagrams

• Checkout/Start-up Assistance

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• Plant-wide Power Distribution Systems - Overhead and Underground• Switchgear - Medium Voltage and Low Voltage

• Medium Voltage Motor Controls

• Low Voltage Motor Controls

• Power / Lighting / Grounding Plans

• Checkout / Start-up Assistance

• MCC Layouts and One Line Diagrams

• Elementary and Wiring Diagrams

eleCtriCAl enGineerinG

• Device Layouts

• Cable Schedules

• Power / Load Studies

• Coordination Studies

• Short Circuit Analysis

• Arc-Flash Analysis

• Secondary Power Systems

• Drives and Drive Systems

• Cabinet Design and Layout

• Upgrade from Panel Control to DCS• DCS System Upgrades

• Console Design

dCs/plC projeCts

HGA’s tools, including Mechanic’s Mate and Downtime Manager, provide you with the most sensible and cost effective maintenance management resources on the market.


HGA can save you time, money, and headaches

by procuring the equipment, contractors, and other

services required for capital and maintenance projects.

proCureMent

• Identify Bidders

• Prepare Inquiries

• Bid Evaluation

• Commercial Negotiations

• Requisition Preparation

• Purchase Order Preparation

• Expediting Equipment & Vendor Data

• Supplier / Contractor Qualifications

• Materials

• Downtime Reporting

• Preventative Maintenance - Procedures & Checklists• Parts Inventories

• Computer System Integration

• Equipment Numbering & Cataloging

HGA has developed a maintenance control system

to reduce and control plant downtime. Procedures

and planning can be supplied and implemented for

customers desiring to improve productivity and review

maintenance work performed during the ordinary course

of running a plant. Modular design of the maintenance

system allows for the components to be purchased as it

fits the application.

MAintenAnCe plAnninG

ePC / ePCM serviCes

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General Information Staffing Services

Finding qualified technical personnel is a challenge many companies

recently face. This spurs many companies to look for outside resources on

a contract basis. With an extensive list of available personnel, our staffing

professionals are ready to assist with all your technical staffing needs.

HGA Staffing serves the technical staffing needs of industrial companies.

Our staffing team provides full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent

contract personnel with a broad range of expertise to support a diverse

customer base. HGA Staffing can also identify and place employees on

a direct hire basis. Take advantage of HGA’s expertise in identifying,

screening, and placing engineering, technical, and industrial personnel.

HGa sTaffinG

Staffing service requests can be sent directly to [email protected]

• Project Managers

• Project Engineers

• Procurement

• I&E Technicians

• Operators

• Plant Managers

• Inspection Services

CoMMon positions

• Administrative

• Construction Managers

• PLC, DCS, and HMI Controls Programmers and Technicians

• Designers & Drafters - Piping, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation• Engineers - Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, and Instrumentation• Project Controls, Estimating, and Scheduling

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projeCt spotliGHt: CHeMturA

p&id VerifiCAtion

el dorAdo, ArHGA: 25,000 MAn-Hours (ContinuAl)

HGA-Staffing placed in-house employees and sub contract personnel for Chemtura to verify the accuracy of the 3 different

chemical plant’s P&ID & PFDs. This was a joint-effort between the HGA Staffing group and Chemtura. Our staffing division

put together a team consisting of a Project Manager, Mechanical, Electrical Engineers and Designers for the development

and execution of their QA/QC program that fit the client’s needs. HGA’s onsite engineering staff verified, redlined, drafted,

and rechecked nearly 1400 P&ID’s and roughly 500 PFD’s over the course of 3 years. Nearly 1800 drawings in all the plants

were continuously upgrading the equipment.

A large success with this client has been because of our capabilities to quickly add or remove individuals with different skill

sets as needed.

General Information Tools & Technology

HGA utilizes the latest in computer aided

technology to provide our clients with the

most efficient and most accurate services.

For example, we can produce as-builts

with speed and precision using CADWorx

sPeCialized Tools

• AutoCAD – Design / Drafting• 3-D Design Graphics and Modeling

• NavisWorks 3-D Design Review

• MathCAD

GenerAl systeMs

• PLANTMO-CAD

• BubbleWorx

MeCHAniCAl

• Easy Power

• SKM Power Tools

eleCtriCAl & instruMentAtion

• Aspen Process Simulation

• BR&E ProMax

• Flowmaster

proCess

• Pro II – Process Simulation• Honeywell Experion

• Eagle Point

• Hysis

• SharePoint

otHer experienCe

fieldpipe: the only product that leverages

Leica Geosystem’s laser precision. We

also utilize Leica fieldpipe capabilities, and

specification - driven CAD modeling to

produce AutoCAD based plant models.

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• Civil 3D

• CADWorx Steel

• STAADPro

• STAADfoundation

• Structure Point spColumn

CiVil / struCturAl

General Information Pipeline Services

HGA has a full-service Pipeline group capable of providing the services required for your pipeline project. From maintenance

and operating services to project and pipeline construction management services, HGA Pipeline is your best resource.

We empower our customers to make informed decisions in regard to project planning. Rely on HGA to develop custom

packages unique to your project needs.

PiPeline serviCes

• Project Management

• Route Development

• GIS

• Engineering & Design

• Procurement

• Environmental Coordination

• Commissioning, Startups, and SOP’s

projeCt MAnAGeMent & enGineerinG

Our Project Management staff is capable of overseeing all

phases of a project from conceptual development through

engineering, construction, and commissioning.

HGA can perform all aspects of your project including:

• Right of Way & Permitting

• Survey & Mapping

• Construction Management

• Inspection

• Environmental Coordination

field serViCes

Whether stand-alone pipeline projects, or fully integrated

services, we give our clients the option to utilize our fully

integrated services with HGA’s other engineering and field

professionals.

HGA can perform all aspects of your project including:

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Recent Project Experience Chemicals

HGA has the expertise to perform the complete project management, engineering, and design services for various projects

in the chemicals industry. We provide highly competent engineering and project management services to the refining,

petrochemical, natural gas, pulp and paper, and wood products industries. HGA also provides in plant personnel services

throughout the country. We actively involve client participation and coordination from inception to completion of each project

to ensure your specific objectives are met within budget and on schedule. The expertise of our staff is extensive with many of our engineering and design personnel having over 30 years of experience in the industry.

Our highly-skilled staff utilizes the latest computer technology, computer aided drafting, 3-D modeling, process simulation

programs, and project control software to provide quality engineering and management services to our clients. HGA

currently has a staff of over 400 engineers, designers, and support personnel, covering all major engineering disciplines

including chemical process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, electrical, control system integration, civil/structural, project

management, and project controls.

Many of our employees have 30+ years of experience, with an average experience of 25 years for the entire group. Our key

people have plant experience working in production, maintenance, or engineering. This experience allows HGA to better

understand the working environment and the project administrative processes required for projects to be successful.

The extensive experience of the HGA staff allows us to provide engineering services for grass root plants, plant expansions,

retrofits, and projects with particular specialties in any of the following areas:

reCenT ProjeCT exPerienCe

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proCess enGineerinG

• New Process Viability Studies

• Conceptual Process Design and Evaluation

• Process Feasibility Studies

• Planning Basis Document

• Process Debottlenecking

• Process Design Specifications

• PFDs, P&IDs, UFDs

• Hydraulics

• Unit Ops

• Process Design Control System Concepts

• On-site Support

proCess sAfety MAnAGeMent

• HAZOP


• Process Relief Valve

• Relief System Auditing

enVironMentAl equipMent systeM desiGn

• MACT

• NESHAP

• Stormwater

• Air Emissions (Desulfurization, NOx, RO, RTO)

• Detailed Engineering Services

• Process Piping

• Machine Design & Layout

• Material Handling

• Electrical Upgrades

• Instrumentation & Controls

• Structural Design for Process Equipment, Buildings, etc.

wAter & wAstewAter enGineerinG

• RO Water Treatment Plant

• Aeration System Upgrade

• Zero-Discharge Water Filtration System

• Water Treatment Plant for Boiler Feedwater System

• Water Purification System for Generating Plant

• Civil Design for Wastewater, Stormwater, & Plant Infrastructure

tetrA teCHnoloGies, inC.Greenfield CAlCiuM CHloride fACility

el dorAdo, ArHGA: 82,000 MAn-Hours


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HGA was responsible for engineering areas all site development,

infrastructure, and construction management. Mg(OH)2 included

wet filtration, slurrying, storage, and shipping. The dry side

included storage and packaging for dry CaCl2. The wet process

was handled by a process technology vendor.

HGA sCope

• Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed Engineering

• Conceptual Design

• Preliminary & Final Equipment Sizing

• Preliminary Site Development

• Preliminary & Final Layouts

• Cost Validation

• Preliminary & Final PFD’s and P&ID’s

TETRA Technologies began serious investigation into constructing a new Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) and Magnesium

Hydroxide Mg(OH)2 in El Dorado, Arkansas. HGA was hired at project conception to help conceptualize the project and

stayed onboard throughout the entire life of the project. The primary products are extracted from a waste brine feed stream

from a nearby company. The facility is composed of three areas: (1) the wet process, (2) Mg(OH)2, and (3) dry product. HGA was also responsible for construction management, construction oversight, and start-up including the following:

• Quality control for all disciplines• Installation contractor oversight and management• Safety compliance• Equipment installation oversight• Operator training• Troubleshooting

• Board aApproval

• General Arrangement Drawings

• All Detail Drawings

• Permit Application Assistance

• Schedule Development

• Project Cost Control

• Cost Validation

HGA was responsible for all engineering for all disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical,

instrumentation, and process. Engineering for the project was split into three phases.

sHell oil CoMpAny

proCess plAnt expAnsion / petroleuM Coke BurninG projeCt

norCo, lA

Process Expansion Project: Provided civil / structural interface and

detail structural steel design, foundation design, and site work design

for major process structures associated with four expansions to Shell

Oil’s Norco Refinery and Propylene Plant. The largest project was $30

million.

Petroleum Coke Burning Project: Design and selection of mechanical

components, design, drafting, and checking of detailed conveyor

drawings for petroleum coke burning project consisting of two belt

conveyors in tubular galleries, reclaim hopper and feeder, crushing, dust

suppression and collection, and drag feed conveyors to silos at each

boiler. Also reviewed and checked vendor drawings and conveyor vendor

fabrication details. Utilized computer to optimize conveyor and shafting

design to minimize modifications for future upgrades in capacities.

Montell polyolefins

support projeCt

BAyport, txtiC: $250 Million

Polypropylene Extruder, Pallet Transfer System and Railcar Loading System: Complete Honeywell TDC 3000 system

installation and configuration. Provided interface configuration between the DCS and vendor control systems. Honeywell

components included Logic Managers (LM), High-level Process Managers (HPM), Network Interface Modules (NIM), and

Application Modules (AM). Responsibilities included loop checkout, shutdown, and start-up assistance.


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AnGus CHeMiCAl

Cryo plAnt expAnsion

sterlinGton, lA

Local Tank Gauging for Shipping Bullpen Tanks: Work included electronic local level for NP, NE, 2NP, 1N,P and AMP

shipping tanks.

Load-Out Batch Meters for NP Shipping: Work included batch meters and control valves for NP, AMP, and TA to truck

loading facility.

Nitric Acid Plant Ammonia Heater – Phase II: Scope of work included installation of pressure transmitters, local gauging,

and Bailey INFI 90 DCS alarms for critical process points.

NPD HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) Process Investigation: Work included P&ID, instrumentation and electrical as-

built drawings for Nitro Paraffins Derivatives (NPD) Plant.

NPC HAZOP (Hazardous Operations) Process Investigation: Work included P&ID, instrumentation, and electrical as-

built drawings for Nitro Paraffins Crystals (NPC) Plant.

GreAt lAkes CHeMiCAl CoMpAny

plAnt expAnsion projeCt

el dorAdo, Ar

HGA provided detailed engineering for:


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• HBr Burner Unit Addition

• Bromine Unit Electric Center Replacement

• MeBr Piping Replacement

• DBr HBr Transfer Pump Replacement

• DBS Expansion

• DBS Vacuum Pump Relocation

• FCU Instrumentation Evaluation

• Process Water Control

• Boiler Efficiency Study

• Bromine Reboiler RV Piping

• BRU-II CA Oxygen Enrichment

• Relief Valve Validation

• CD-75 MACT

• PHT-4 Pneumatic Conveying System

• H2S Stripping

• Load Cells @ FCU

• H2S Compressor Backup Power

• RX-210 Seal Replacement


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Vinyl Ester Bath Reactor: Provided structural design and drafting.

Mechanical and Electrical/Instrumentation Drafting: Provided

drafting and construction assistance in concert with Breck

Construction Company.

koCH nitroGen CoMpAny

sterlinGton, lA

Borden CHeMiCAl plAstiCs

GeisMAr, lA

ViCksBurG CHeMiCAl

ViCksBurG, MsProcess Piping: Designing and drafting of piping orthographics

and isometrics and drafting spool sheets for fabrication using

AutoCAD 13. Acted as field engineer during construction of project.

Rocket Fuel Additive Facility: Provided mechanical design for

piping and vessels.kerr-MCGee CHeMiCAl CorporAtion

Henderson, nV

Limonene Distillation Plant: Provided piping design and layout of

equipment for a grass roots plant.reiCHHold CHeMiCAl, inC.pensAColA, fl

Hydrogen Recovery Project: Work included pipe design and

drafting.olin CorporAtion

lAke CHArles, lA

Black Oil Facilities, Topper Tail Gas and Catalytic Cracking Unit Regeneration: Work included pipe design and drafting.

Cities serViCe CoMpAny

lAke CHArles, lA

BriGHtstAr synfuels / BriGHtstAr enVironMentAl

BioMAss GAsifiCAtion systeM

st. GABriel, lA & BrisBAne, AustrAliA

Phase I: Mechanical and machine design, and equipment specifications for a new technology biomass

gasification system. Proprietary equipment development design, equipment and piping placement confined

to a “skid mounted” gasifier package.

Phase II: Mechanical and machine design, and on-site construction supervision for a materials handling

feed system installed to support two gasifier units in an East Texas wood products facility.

ineos fluor AMeriCAs, llCon-line CAtAlyst reGenerAtion

st. GABriel, lAHGA: 6,000 MAn-Hours


This project involved multi-discipline efforts to modify the existing process piping throughout the process unit. A majority of

the systems modified were of nickel alloy materials and high temperature electrically traced. Engineering scope included

updating P&ID’s to reflect process changes, preliminary engineering for scope definition, and complete an installed cost

estimate for project sanction. Engineering documentation consisted of all necessary construction drawings and specifications

for any client purchased items. Existing piping system was surveyed using photogrammetry techniques and review of

existing plant 3D model. New piping was designed using 3D modeling and superimposed over existing plant model for client

review. Stress analysis was provided for high temperature service piping using piping 3D model. Construction package was

provided for electrical distribution to new heat tracing control cabinet and all instrumentation was interfaced with existing

Honeywell DCS. Engineering field support was provided throughout construction to assist the client with contractor interface

to ensure quality installation.

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iCl kleA inC.plAnt wide struCture reView


This project involved identification of all vessels and pipelines containing material which would endanger the plant, plant

personnel or the public in the event of a spill. We identified all structural framing in buildings and piperacks which supported

the hazardous equipment. Drawings were prepared locating and registering all such structural framing members. All

i-structural framing members were inspected and reports were written indicating their condition and any required repairs.

Upon the inspection phase completion, a system of periodic re-inspections was established to ensure that all critical

structures are properly maintained. Upon project completion, we were designated as the client’s Responsible Engineerfor the Structural Integrity of their plant.

ppG industries

GrAnulAtor Addition & siliCAs plAnt expAnsion

lAke CHArles, lA


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HGA provided structural design and drafting for:

• Bulk Milling Granulator Addition -Structural design and drafting forprocess equipment.

• S-3 Vinyl Pipeline

• C-2 Filter Replacement

• Water Well No. 27

• No. 2 FES Unit

• A.P. Filtrate

• Rail Addition to Silicas

• Tank 107 Replacement

• No. 2 Silicate Furnace: Furnace Building

• LPSD Plant – Lab, Control Room, APSwitch Room

• Steam Line to ARCO

• Route multiple pipelines to ARCO.

• Mechanical design, layout, and checking of various projects: Mechanical machine and piping design for a millingand granulation system intended to double specific production.

• High capacity fine powder grinding, storage, feeding, and dense phase conveying systems installed within a confined area.

• Revised clients’ proprietary equipment design for product formulation equipment

• Silicas Plant Production Expansion: Mechanical and machine design for a large vertical multi-chambered filter press,96” wide product collection belt, dried product dense phase product distribution conveying system, bulk railcar loading,and dust control and dust recovery systems.

• Various feasibility studies and estimates for production increases, product formulation, packaging, dust containmentand product recovery systems.

• Product recovery system utilizing a forced water scrubber, horizontal plate type filter press, belt conveyors, plate coolers,and cooling tower.

• New product line consisting of reaction vessel, large volume washing system, chemical and base product pipingsystems, slurry storage, and reclaim systems.

• New centrifugal air compressor, air dryer, and related piping to upgrade and modify the plant air and instrument airsystems throughout the Silicas Plant. Added new dense phase product transfer system.

• Multi-Product FIBC Filling Unit complete with bulk storage, bin outlet metering feeders, and bag filling station. Also an“off-spec” product bulk reclaim unit to dense phase reclaimed product to various locations.

• Product capacity increase using a horizontal plate type filter press, 72” wide belt conveyor, multi-chambered tanks withagitators, and slurry screening.

• Member of a field team used to inspect, verify, and plan a project of compliance for OSHA regulations of air emissions.

• Design, drafting, checking, and equipment layout for a dense phase (full line concept) pneumatic conveying system.

• Package Boiler Rental: Provided power design for two 250,000 lbs/hr gas fired package boilers for rental usage.Wrote specification, bid tabulation, and attended vendor meetings.

• Mechanical and machine design for a milling and granulation system to double plant production. Project includedgrinding equipment and conveying systems as well as review of existing proprietary equipment.

• Silica Plant Expansion: Mechanical and machine design for material handling and dust control / recovery system.Structural design for reinforced concrete tunnel for material conveyor.

• Production increase related feasibility studies and project estimates including product formulation, packaging, dustcontainment, and product recovery systems.

• Plant air system upgrade: Mechanical design of plant and instrument air system including a new air compressor, airdryer, and related piping.

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Borden CHeMiCAls And plAstiCs

AlternAte fuels for CoGenerAtion units

GeisMAr, lAHGA: 25,000 MAn-Hours

This project involved the conversion and upgrading of three General Electric Cogeneration

Units. Our scope was to provide process design, detailed engineering, and support services.

Each Cogeneration Unit was installed in a separate unit requiring interfacing with three

different control systems – Foxboro DCS, Delta V DCS, and Bailey DCS. The scope required

a multi-disciplined effort of process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and

instrumentation engineering to complete the project.

ZeneCA AG produCts

HerBiCide unit reACtor


The project involved the modification and strengthening of the existing structure and consisted of the installation of a new

reactor, agitators, transfer and cooling pumps, and a bulk bag unloader. The process was completely automated and

interfaced with Johnson / Yokogawa DCS.

ZeneCA AG produCts

inseCtiCide unit


This project involved front end process and detailed engineering design for a new Insecticide Unit in an abandoned steel

structure. This project took advantage of using existing storage tanks and vessels for raw materials and product. This

project installed three new agitated process vessels equipped with half-pipe heating and cooling jackets along with one new

main reactor equipped with disperser and agitator, as well as half-pipe heating and cooling jacket. Project involved structure

rework, solids handling, drum heating and dispensing, transfer pumps, heat exchangers, filters, tank farm storage, and rail

and truck loading. Process was completely batch controlled by a new Yokogawa DCS system together with the installation

of fieldbus instruments for tank farm monitoring.

ruBiCon, inC. tdi deBottleneCkinG



This project was split into 12 individual fast-tracked projects consisting of engineering, process, design, procurement, and

field support services. The scope of the project included the M.T. Refrigeration compressor CFC conversion, cooling tower,

stripping column, cooling pumps, feed pumps, and cooling water upgrade.

ruBiCon, inC. Mdi pures & VAriAnts reACtor


The scope was to provide design and construction drawings that were issued in two individual construction packages. Each

package involved a multi-discipline effort including piping, civil / structural, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical. The

majority of the work involved the installation of three product storage tanks, new reactor pumps, exchangers, filters, a truck

loading facility, and a concrete structure for an elevated reactor with load cells for filling.

ruBiCon, inC. offsite piperACks And utilities upGrAde


This project consisted of the design of a major three tier piperack running from one end of the plant to the other, together

with pump upgrades to the process water facility and the design of new process water header, steam line, and the nitric acid

line. The project included all electrical and instrumentation required to install the project.

ruBiCon, inC.Mdi pures & VAriAnts ModifiCAtions GeisMAr, lAHGA: 30,000 MAn-Hours

These projects consisted of engineering, design, procurement, and expediting, along with support services to install a new

2nd floor on an existing control room, an elevated agitated reactor, process pumps, exchangers, storage tanks, process

filters, and all associated structures and piping. A new Delta V DCS system was installed with spare capacity to convert

existing reactors in the future.

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sCHuylkill MetAls

new proCess fACility

BAton rouGe, lAHGA: 32,000 MAn-Hours / yeAr (onGoinG)

Responsibilities included equipment arrangement, underground leak detection

system, design, and installation documents for major equipment including towers,

screens, pumps, exchangers, reactors, and railcar loading facilities.


ruBiCon, inC.spent ACid reCoVery unit


This project consisted of the design of size level structure, design, and specification

for a vertically mounted air condenser, glass lined columns, heat exchangers,

pumps, filters, and stress analysis for the complete piping system. The electrical

and instrumentation effort included the design and specifications for all equipment

and PLC control systems.

ruBiCon, inC.Mdi-1 refriGerAtion CoMpressors


This project consisted of upgrading two existing centrifugal compressors, changing

process from Freon refrigerant to KLEA 123a refrigerant, installing larger 2,250 HP

motor and larger gear box, and redesigning foundation to alleviate vibration and

downtime. Compressor ran at 6,400 RPM with an outlet pressure of 180 psig.

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lAroCHe industries

GenerAl serViCes – p&id’s, MAteriAl HAndlinG

BAton rouGe, lAHGA: 5,000 MAn-Hours / yeAr (onGoinG)

The projects involved the design of a new bucket elevator, conveyor system, multi-vibration screens, and controls.

Instrumentation involvement included complete revamp of PLC interlock control system.

lAroCHe industries

tABulAr CrustinG ModifiCAtions

BAton rouGe, lAHGA: 25,000 MAn-Hours

Responsibilities included equipment arrangement design, equipment specifications for major equipment including tri-deck

vibrating screens, crushers, duct work, dust collection system, railroad loading facilities, conveyors, and all supporting

structures. Electrical and instrumentation included design, specifications, and purchase requisitions for all equipment

including PLC interlock control systems.

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Project Approach HGA

ProjeCT PlanninG

ProjeCT ConTrols

ProjeCT CHanGe noTiCes

We measure the actual performance against the project plan to give accurate information and detect problems before they happen. Planning • Scheduling • Monitoring • Reporting

Our expert personnel with numerous years of management and design experience work cohesively to execute each project on time and on budget to produce quality work. Average 25 Years of Experience

We use the best tools, methods, and leading technology to produce desired results. Improve Efficiency • Reduce Errors • Interferences • Assist Operations and Construction

Our procedures and standards form the basis of actions, functions, and methods. Project Coordination • Drafting / Design • Drawing Checking

We ensure early recognition of potential problem areas with our in-house proprietary Project Control & Tracking System (PCATS). Budgeting Manpower Planning • Reporting • Document Control • Cost Tracking & Forecasting

Identifying potential risks and planning for delays before they happen is vital to a successful project. HGA is prepared for potential risks and problems and organizes for their occurrence ahead of time. Permit Vendor Documents • Personnel Issues • Recommendations

Catered specifically for each project / customer, we create a Microsoft SharePoint® site that serves as a repository to manage documents and share up-to-date information quickly and effectively.

Using state-of-the-art technology and valuable resources allow us to have seamless interface with our customers and other parties from multiple locations. Cost Effective • On-Time • On-Budget

HGA’s first priority is the prevention of accidents and injuries to our employees and customers. Our comprehensive safety manual was created to steer individuals away from possible risks and hazards. Safety is no Accient. It’s a CULTURE.

Because each project is unique, we tailor our document approval process to the needs of our customers. Approval Process: General • Vendor Drawing Approvals • Engineering Drawings & Specifications

We know that the original scope of a project can change. When different or additional work does arise, HGA prepares Project Change Notices (PCNs) to adjust accordingly to the needs of the Customer and the project outcome.

ProjeCT TeaM & orGanizaTion

enGineerinG & desiGn PlaTforMs

QualiTy assuranCe & ConTrol

ProjeCT risk assessMenT &

MiTiGaTion

sHarePoinT siTe

ProjeCT CoordinaTion

safeTy

doCuMenT aPProvals

projeCt ApproACH

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Engineering Services HGA

enGineerinG serViCes

HGA offers services that begin with conceptual design, new and existing plant / process studies, budgeting / scope process,

detail design, procurement, and end with field construction management and start-up services.

HGA is a multi-disciplined engineering company including process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, and electrical /

controls / instrumentation engineering. Providing all of these services in-house allows for HGA to cover projects from

conception through start-up. Environmental permitting and auditing is another HGA expertise. Site evaluations, water and

wastewater permitting, audits, and annual submittals are well within the scope of the normal activities the firm is qualified

to provide for a client.

Common services for each of the disciplines including the following:

Chemical Process

• Feasibility Studies

• Justification Analyses

• Cost Estimates

• Conceptual Process Design

• Process Simulation & Modeling

• Scope Definition

• Material and Energy Balance

• Planning and Coordination

• Data Generation

• Process Equipment Design

• Utility Summaries

• Process Specifications

• Line Sizing and Data

• Operating Manuals

• HAZOPs


• MOC Review

• Vendor Data Review

• Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Environmental Studies and Systems

• Special Studies and Reports

• Process Records and Data Books

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

• Relief and Flare Systems

Mechanical

• P&ID Development

• Process Flow Diagram Development

• 3-D Piping Design

• Orthographic Piping Diagrams

• Isometric Piping Diagrams

• Piping Stress Analyses

• Pump/Piping Systems

• Equipment Specifications

• Plant Utility Systems – Process Air, Water, Steam, etc.

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Engineering Services HGA

enGineerinG serViCes

Instrumentation

• Instrument Location Plans

• Loop Sheets

• Instrument Specifications

• SAMA Diagrams

• Start-up Assistance

Control Systems Integration

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) -Allen BradleyControlLogixSiemensModiconBristol BabcockGE Fanuc

• Human Machine Interface (HMI) -Wonderware Intellution

• Control Systems Integration -RS View 32Control ViewCi TectPanel View

• DCS - Honeywell

Fisher ProVoxBailey Net 90Matrix

Electrical

• Plant Power Distribution Systems

• Power / Lighting / Grounding Plans

• MCC Layouts and One Line Diagrams

• PLC / DCS / Console Designs

• Load Flow Analyses

• Short Circuit Analyses

• Device Coordination

• Device Layouts

• Interconnection Diagrams

• Arc Flash Analyses

Equipment Procurement

• Inquiries

• Purchasing

• Expediting

Environmental Services

• Regulatory Permitting Assistance -Air / Sara Title III / Solid Waste/Water

• Plant Audits

• Compliance Manuals

Civil / Structural

• Site Work –

Roads, Drainage, Railroads, etc.• Foundations

• Sanitary, Storm and Process Sewers

• Process Structures

• Buildings

• Land Development

• Utilities

Maintenance Studies

HGA can develop maintenance systems to organize and control facility downtime. Thus, operations can be supplied and

implemented for customers desiring to improve productivity and review maintenance work performed during the ordinary

course of running a plant. Modular design of the maintenance system allows for the components to be purchased as it fits

the application. Common components include:

• Computer System Integration

• Preventative Maintenance Checklists

• Parts Inventories

• Downtime Reporting

Industries ServedOil Refining Natural Gas Transmissions & Storage Petro-Chemicals Specialty Chemicals Pulp & Paper Engineered Wood Products

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Awards & Values HGA

HGA delivers on commitments & builds long-term relationships.

HGA believes leadership, professional

excellence, and safety is the groundwork

of all successful engineering and program

management projects. The Management

Team believes in leading by example,

maintaining an open and honest dialogue,

and honoring all client commitments.

HGA has received various recognitions

over the past years from ZweigWhite, ENR,

and Inc. 500|5000 - just to name a few,

for its construction management, detailed

engineering, and program management

services.

HGA now has 14 locations throughout

Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, New

York, and Alabama, and a staff of over 500

employees. Having completed over 2,900

projects in over 30 states, Canada, and

Mexico, HGA is recognized as a leader in

the project management and engineering

community.

Visit www.hga-llc.com for project updates,

employment opportunities, and solutions that

fit your business needs.

awards & values

AwArds

Exhibiting professional excellence since 1997, HGA has maintained

a longstanding reputation of upholding commitments to our clients.

We do what we say we do. HGA understands the importance of

detailed project communication throughout all project phases. Our

stable growth in the services industry continues to set milestones

every year. We have received innumerable industry awards and

rankings, such as:

• Inc. 500|5000 Fastest Growing Company

• ENR Top 500 Engineering Firm

• ZweigWhite Ranked No. 2 in Construction Management15th Fastest Growing AE Firm

• Circle of Honor Award – United Way

• Zweig Group Hot Firm List

Our Core Values sets a strong foundation for a

successful work environment. Our values stress

the importance of maintaining an open and honest

dialogue. We work together to deliver projects on-

time and on-budget from start to finish.

Core VAlues

• Customer Service• Cost Effective• Professional Excellence• Teamwork• Trust• Safety

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Contact HGA

ContACt HGA todAy

Thank you for taking the time to learn

about HGA. If you would like to know

more about us, or if you are ready

to get started, please contact us.

ContACt

1.866.255.6825 Toll Free

318.255.6825 Office

318.255.8591 Fax

[email protected]

Headquarters

603 Reynolds Drive

Ruston, LA 71270

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