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 Chicago office at 815-634-2727

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, employee service buildings, and plant administrative buildings to new plant layouts.

  • Building Design, New & Renovation
  • Building Code Review
  • Programming and Space Planning
  • 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
  • Hazardous Use and Occupancy Conversion
  • Existing Building Assessments
  • BIM software is used for coordination of all building systems to avoid potential conflicts during construction
  • 3D laser scanning at existing facilities to incorporate existing conditions to ensure accuracy in our designs
  • Front End Loading design approach is used for our client’s projects

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.

  • Design of Industrial Structures & Buildings, New & Retrofit
  • Structural Steel/Piping & Equipment Support Systems
  • Detailed Connection Design
  • Steel, Structural Concrete, Foundation, Masonry & Timber Design
  • Equipment & Tank Foundations
  • Evaluation of Existing Structures Including Historic
  • Computer Generated Design Analysis Utilizing RISA 3D & RISA Foundation
  • 3D Modeling for Complex Projects Utilizing 3D Scanning
  • Code & Non-Code Load Determinations
  • Design for Spill Containment
  • Storm/Sanitary/Potable Water Systems
  • Road & Parking Lot Design
  • GMP & ADA Compliant Designs
  • Seismic Design
  • Wind Design & Analysis
  • Conceptual Design
  • Building Code Review
  • Construction Support
  • Permitting Support
  • Construction Cost Evaluation

Electrical Engineering

The DTS electrical engineering department possesses the knowledge and experience to solve the myriad of demands unique to industrial facilities. We offer services ranging from power distribution analysis and design to the development of instrumentation systems. DTS is well versed in electrical codes, industry standards and practices, 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.

Power Systems Development and Analysis

  • Low & Medium Voltage Industrial Power Distribution Systems
  • Single Line Diagram Development & Concepts
  • Electrical System Reliability Analysis
  • Arc Flash Analysis & Labels
  • Electrical Load Analysis
  • Protective Relay/ Device Selection & Coordination
  • System Grounding Analysis
    • High & Low Resistance Grounding Systems
    • Solidly Grounded Systems
  • Comprehensive Code Compliance Analysis
    • NFPA/ NEC Review
    • IEEE Harmonic Analysis
    • Electrical Area Classification Review/ Development (Hazardous Locations)

Electrical Systems Engineering Specification and Design

  • Project Scopes of Work
  • Equipment Detailed Specifications
  • Substations, Switchgear & Switchboards
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Emergency, Standby Generation & Cogeneration
    • Diesel & Natural Gas
  • UPS Systems
  • Lighting Systems & Lighting Panels
  • Equipment Grounding & Protection
  • Control Panels & Packaged Systems
  • Documentation Including
    • Power Plans, Equipment Layouts & Design
    • Cable, Conduit, & Schedules
  • Project Management Including Startup Assistance & Commissioning

Instrumentation and Controls

  • Process Instrumentation & Equipment Specifications
    • Hardware (Transmitters, Sensors, Activated Valves)
    • Analyzer Specifications
    • PLC/ DCS Specifications
  • System Evaluations, Upgrades & Modifications
  • Process Communications & Network Design
  • Documentation & Drawings
    • I/O Lists
    • Instrument Index
    • Instrument Data Sheets
    • Device Location Plans
    • Device Mounting Details
  • Loop & Logic Diagrams
  • Cable Schedules & Schematics
  • Functional Control Descriptions
  • Process Control Panels

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

Stress Analysis

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

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

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 hundreds of 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • Engaged as expert witness for boiler and pressure vessel failures

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
    • AutoCAD Plant 3-D
    • Inventor
    • Revit
    • Recap
  • Utilize 3-D Scans
  • Microstation
  • Blue Beam Review