Engineering Services

DTS provides comprehensive professional engineering and metallurgical consulting services for the chemical, refining, food processing, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, utility, and power industries. Our core personnel, consisting of licensed Professional Engineers, architects, and designers, draw from an extensive interdisciplinary knowledge base, informed by years of practical experience and field-tested techniques. We offer pragmatic, cost-effective solutions to the unique demands of our clients, all the while ensuring diligence and steadfast support every step of the process.

We built our reputation upon a history of strong customer relations, and a full profile of successfully executed projects. Based on this history, reliability, and integrity, we continue to foster associations with established customers and look forward to providing this level of service to you. For more information regarding our engineering services, please contact our Illinois office at 815-634-2727.

Architectural Engineering

Architectural Engineering Architecture at DTS specializes in the design of industrial, manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceutical facilities. Our experienced staff of Licensed Architects and designers can help facilitate the successful completion of all architectural projects ranging from facility support structures to new plant layouts.

Building Design, New & Renovation
Building Code Review
Programming
Schematic/Conceptual Design
Site Planning
Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Facilities
cGMP Compliant Design
ADA Compliance Analysis
Permit Assistance/Acquisition
Construction Administration & Observation
Construction Management
Construction Cost Estimating
Furniture/Finishes Selection
Interior Design

Civil/Structural Engineering

The DTS staff of Professional and Structural licensed engineers use their vast experience, along with modern technology, to solve problems efficiently and effectively. Our personnel takes pride in thinking outside of the box, solving complex engineering problems requiring unique solutions in today’s ever-expanding industrial facilities.

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Design of Industrial Structures & Buildings, New & Retrofit
Steel, Structural Concrete, Foundations, Masonry & Timber Design
Building Code Review
Construction Support
Permitting Support
Construction Cost Evaluation
Structural Steel/Piping & Equipment Support Systems
Equipment & Tank Foundations
Evaluation of Existing Structures Including Historic
Computer Generated Design Analysis
Code & Non-Code Load Determinations
Storm/Sanitary/Potable Water Systems
Road & Parking Lot Design
GMP & ADA Compliant Designs
Detailed Connection Design
Conceptual Design
Seismic Design
Design for Spill Containment

Electrical Engineering

The DTS electrical engineering department possesses the knowledge and experience to solve the myriad of demands unique to power and industry. We offer services ranging from power distribution to the development of instrumentation systems. Relevant safety codes extensively inform our design principles and practice, as well the latest advancements in the field. We emphasize safety, compliance, and feasibility while working closely with our clients and vendors to ensure quality from inception to completion.

Also, our team offers thorough development and support of a multitude of instrumentation and control systems. Our services are comprehensive, covering a broad spectrum from hardware specification to PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Power Systems Engineering

Single Line Development
Perform/Analyze Load Studies
Medium/Low Power Distribution
Motor Control Center (MCC) Layout & Design
Arc Flash Studies
Emergency & Standby Generators/UPS Systems
Relay Selection
Code Compliance (NFPA, NEC)
- Review
- Hazardous Area Classification

Electrical Systems Engineering

Lighting
Grounding & Protection
Electric Heat Tracing
Variable Frequency Drives
Controls
Packaging
Documentation (Cable, Conduit, Power Plans & Schedules)

Instrumentation

Process Instrumentation & Equipment Specifications
- Hardware (Transmitters, Sensors, Actuated Valves)
- PLC/DCS Specifications
System Evaluations, Upgrades, and Modifications
Process Communications & Network Design (Devicenet, Foundation Fieldbus)
Documentation & Drawings
- Instrument I/O Listing
- Instrument Datasheets
- Loop & Logic Diagrams
- Location Plans
- Mounting Details
- Cable Schedules & Schematics
- Functional Control Descriptions
- Control Panel Layouts
Programming
- PLC & DCS
- HMI (RSView Studio for PanelView terminals, Intellution, others)
- C++ Systems
- Start-up & Troubleshooting

Mechanical Engineering

From large plant expansions to single pipeline additions, DTS mechanical engineers and piping designers have decades of experience in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions, regardless of project size. Our stress analysis team uses their experience and the latest software to provide realistic evaluations of piping systems, thus ensuring code compliance while avoiding potentially unnecessary redesign.

Piping Design

Piping & Equipment Layout
Isometric/Spool Drawing Creation
Piping Component Specification
3D Modeling
P&ID Walkdowns
Contractor Scope of Work & Bid Package Creation

Mechanical Design

Equipment Sizing/Specifications/Selection
Pressure Vessel & Storage Tank Design
Relief Device Sizing & Selection
Hydraulic Calculations
Dust Collection System Design
Material Handling
Combustible Dust Explosion Prevention & Protection
HVAC Design

Stress Analysis

Pipe Stress Analysis
Pipe Support Selection/Design
Piping Component & Nozzle FEA
Piping Hanger Inspections
Vibration Analysis

Metallurgical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering At DTS, our licensed and professional metallurgical engineers can perform formal failure analysis investigations of a power plant and industrial equipment and related components, conduct root cause investigations of plant equipment failures, condition assessment of power plant components, provide material consultation, as well as welding, ASME, and NBIC consulting.

We have performed nationwide over 150 metallurgical failure analysis reports with recommendations for various industrial clients. DTS Metallurgical has also performed consulting of wind turbine bearing failures and has assisted a client with material properties evaluation associated with pipe induction bending qualification. Furthermore, we are involved with two on-going litigation cases as a subject matter expert for materials, welding, and code consulting.

Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Root Cause Analysis Investigations
Quality Assurance & Quality Control Support for Shop & Field Activities
Welding Consultation & Auditing of Corporate Weld Programs
Component Fabrication Shop Audits
Component Weld Repair Recommendations
Development of a Boiler Tube Leak Reduction
Program to Improve Boiler Availability & Optimize Maintenance Costs
HRSG & Boiler Condition Assessment
Training on Power, Chemical & Refinery Materials, & Failure Analysis Methods
Failure Analysis or Root Cause Investigations for Wind Turbines & Associated Wind Turbine Components
Steam Turbine Consulting
Coordinate Condition Assessment Activities for Steam Turbines
Provide Repair Scopes for Steam Turbine
ASME/NBIC Code Consulting & Training

Process Engineering

Process Engineering DTS provides a front end analysis approach utilizing process flows, P&IDs, and equipment specifications, accompanied by a total installed cost estimate and timeline for each project. Our professionals provide our clients with well-integrated solutions to process, control, reliability, and quality challenges.

Our team has the experience to thoroughly document the client processes and scale-up production from the bench scale to railcar quantities. With our level of front end and detail engineering, we fully assist our clients to meet their specific needs for project timeliness and budget.

Front End Concept Drawings & Studies
Process Flow Diagrams
Capital Budgeting Total Installed Cost Estimates
Project Schedules from Concept to Commissioning
P&ID’s & Controls for Automation
Piping Specifications & Line Index
Plant Layouts & Site Plans
Vessel Drawings for Optimum Process Function
Equipment & Instrument Specifications
Material & Energy Balances
Relief Valve & Line Sizing/Analysis
Process Hazards Analysis

CAD Services

DTS provides high-quality CAD support both in-house and on-site at client locations, with superior expertise in 2-D modeling, 3-D modeling, and more. We support a variety of engineering disciplines to meet our client’s needs. Our staff strives for excellence and efficiency, working to ensure that projects are completed on budget and on schedule.

Services Provided

CAD Design
Document Management
- Database (Upload & Download)
- Scanning Documents up to 36”
- Printing Documents up to 36”
- Document Pickup & Delivery
Assembly of Bid Folders
Development of Standards

Products Used

AutoDesk Products
- AutoCAD
- Raster
- AutoCAD Plant 3-D
- Inventor
- Revit
SolidWorks
Utilize 3-D Scans