CLIENT: Global Aseptic Food Manufacturer PROJECT: Packaging Line Expansion BACKGROUND: The site wanted to expand with 2 new packaging lines but was concerned about the existing utilities capacities. ADF was asked to perform studies to evaluate each utility to determine…
CLIENT: Multinational Oilseed Processor PROJECT: Existing Plant Extraction Expansion including new Desolventizer Toaster & Dryer Cooler (DT and DC) BACKGROUND: After a qualification based selection process involving several leading engineering companies, the client selected ADF Engineering to upgrade and increase…
In this webinar, industry veteran Matt Williamson P.E. discusses the upcoming changes to the NFPA 652 standard and how to keep your facility in compliance. After viewing this presentation, you'll have a better understanding of the types of combustible dust…
In this webinar, industry veteran Matt Williamson P.E. covers combustible dust and the NFPA 652 regulation, how to conduct a DHA, and what you need to do moving forward to be in compliance with this standard. Many businesses remain unaware…
Background of Safety Risk Assessments In 1992, OSHA launched Process Safety Management (PSM) to address industries that handle highly hazardous chemicals, under OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.119. This standard seems straightforward but was revolutionary in its impact on process safety improvements…
Our industrial baking oil blender client wanted to build a new state-of-the-art oil blending operation that had the flexibility to blend standard, non-GMO, and organic oils for their six business units serving their clients in the baking industry. WORK COMPLETED:…
The existing sugar unload system was a vacuum pneumatic system. In the first phase of the project, ADF performed a study to identify why the effective sugar unload rates (22,000 lb./hr.) and the original effective design rates (30,000 lb./hr.) did…
The FDA has made its final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). FDA has set a compliance period of 3 years for food companies to re-formulate products without PHOs and/or petition the FDA…
About This Webinar This webinar has already taken place. To watch a recording, please see: https://youtu.be/H9nkQ1ECZFo Background In September 2015, NFPA issued NFPA 652 – Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. This new standard integrates all of the older, industry…
This Ohio malt producer needed to expand their existing malt production facility to install a new vacuum belt spray dryer, new packaging equipment, new product receiving and blending equipment, new MCC room and new office and break areas. WORK COMPLETED:…
