Engineering & System Design for Thermal Systems

Concept design, FEED-level studies, and detailed engineering for district heating, CHP, industrial thermal systems, and energy recovery. From input data and modelling to solution proposal and implementation support.

Engineering scope

We work as your external engineering team or supplement your in-house resources. Engagement depth scales from concept assessment to full detailed engineering.

Scope levelWhat you get
Concept designSystem-level assessment, feasibility, option analysis, high-level sizing. Enough to define the project direction and budget envelope.
FEED-level studiesFront-End Engineering Design. Hydraulic calculations, equipment pre-selection, P&ID development, control philosophy. Basis for procurement.
Detailed engineeringFinal equipment specification, detailed schematics, integration drawings, commissioning protocols. Ready for construction and installation.

What we deliver

Every engagement produces structured, documented deliverables. Below are the standard outputs — actual scope depends on the project phase and requirements.

P&ID diagrams

System layout, equipment connections, control elements, instrumentation points.

Hydraulic schematics

Flow rates, pressure drops, pump operating points, valve characteristics.

Calculation reports

Heat loads, LMTD analysis, pipe sizing, expansion vessel sizing — documented and traceable.

Equipment specifications

Technical requirements, materials, standards compliance, selection criteria for procurement.

Integration concepts

How new equipment connects to existing infrastructure — district heating, CHP, or industrial process.

Commissioning protocols

Test procedures, acceptance criteria, parameter adjustment guidelines.

Our process

PhaseWhat happens
1. Input dataYou provide project context, existing documentation, design conditions, and constraints. We identify gaps and request missing data.
2. ModellingThermal and hydraulic calculations, system modelling, option analysis. We quantify performance before recommending solutions.
3. Solution proposalDocumented recommendation with calculations, schematics, equipment specifications, and cost indication.
4. Implementation supportProcurement support, contractor coordination, commissioning oversight. We stay involved through delivery.

Industries we support

District heating & utilities

Substation design, network hydraulics, heat source integration, consumer-side optimization.

CHP & energy plants

Thermal integration of CHP output, exhaust heat recovery, condensate systems, buffer storage.

Industrial process

Process heat and cooling, waste heat recovery, thermal storage, glycol circuit engineering.

Commercial & public

Central plant engineering, heat pump integration, energy center specification, renovation scope.

How we engage

ModelBest for
Project-basedDefined scope — system design, energy audit, technical review. Fixed fee based on deliverables.
Retained supportOngoing engineering needs. Monthly retainer with agreed hours and priority response.
Supply + EngineeringCombined engagement. We design the system and supply the equipment. Single point of responsibility.

Working on a thermal or energy project?

Describe your project scope and we will propose an engineering approach and fee structure.