Conceptual & Functional Engineering - Peer Reviews

Overview

Peer Reviews Overview

A peer review is a process in which a design is reviewed and evaluated by a peer who is independent and an expert in the field. It is an invaluable tool a stakeholder uses to make decisions regarding the suitability of a process design. In a peer review, one examines soundness of presented ideas; it is not simply value engineering.

When designing a solids handling system or equipment that will play an important role in reliable and efficient plant operation, it is advisable to have the design reviewed by a peer. This ensures that there are no major engineering mistakes or issues overlooked and the appropriate effort has been made to develop both a safe and cost effective design.

A peer review is important when:

Reliable performance is crucial and/or process design lacks redundancy
Operation is related to public health and safety
Using new technology, process or innovative design
Working with new or unique powders or bulk materials

Engineers during an inspection of a bulk truck gage.

Process design

Engineers inspecting a dust collector.

Our Approach

How do we conduct Peer Reviews?

In a peer review, Jenike & Johanson evaluates the conceptual and technical soundness of equipment or process design for its likelihood of achieving the intended objectives. A peer review can be conducted on material handling components such as a silo/bin/hopper, transfer chute, processing vessel, feeder, stockpile, mixer/blender, or mechanical or pneumatic conveying system, etc.

Our peer review involves verification of:

Assumptions, governing laws, and attainment of client’s needs and specifications
Appropriate procedures and analyses
Feasibility and practicality of the process design
Solids handling effects on process or equipment

Our Expertise

Experience Highlights

Review of engineering designs for nickel laterite ore storage, feeding, processing
Review of dry beverage formulation, blending, and high speed packaging system
Review of receiving, feeding, and conveying system for lithium powder
Review, engineering, and project management for advanced aerogel plant

Often, companies use peer review as an integral part of project milestones; a peer review is commonly requested after design completion. Insurance carriers and major equity stakeholders are usually willing to pay for a substantial part of the peer review service.

Identification of a probable costly flow problem is just the first step in ensuring manufacture of a quality product.