Tantalum Powder Expansion Project

Niotan increased its production significantly with this multimillion-dollar expansion project, for which PSE served as engineering, design, and construction project manager. Our services included complete facilities engineering; comprehensive P&ID updates; equipment design, specification, and procurement preparation; and full construction management services.

MULTIDISCIPLINE CONSULTING SERVICES PROVIDED:

PROCESS ENGINEERING:

  • Wet and dry processing production area design

  • Acid delivery system design

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

  • Water, acid wash, and handling equipment design and specification

  • Fume hood design and fabrication

  • Specification of scrubbers, tanks, and pumps

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:

  • Specification for overhead crane

  • Finished product storage building design and specification

  • Sodium handling building design and specification

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:

  • 4000-amp electrical service upgrade

CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING:

  • Complete design of acid storage and containment area

  • Collaborative design of process water impoundment basin

  • Collaborative design of process water transfer system

CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

  • Preparation of procurement documents

  • On-site management of all construction contractors and activities

  • Equipment startup and commissioning support

ServicesBrent MaxwellMining & Metals, Upgrades