Powerhouse Energy Group
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Services
South Wales, UK
Design
Safety
Procurement
Construction
Powerhouse Energy
- Overview
Engsolve was engaged to lead the detailed design engineering, procurement, and construction of Powerhouse Energy’s Waste to Energy Demonstration Plant in the UK. This facility serves as a crucial showcase for Powerhouse’s innovative Distributed Modular Generation (DMG®) technology, allowing the client to demonstrate its capabilities to prospective customers, while providing a live environment to test, validate, and optimise the system’s performance.
- Description of Services
Detailed Design Engineering
Engsolve developed a full suite of engineering documentation integral to the detailed design phase, including:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Heat and Mass Balances (HMBs)
Design philosophies and specifications
Equipment datasheets and schedules
Throughout this phase, our engineers collaborated closely with Powerhouse Energy to ensure designs met operational goals, compliance standards, and safety requirements.
Safety and Risk Assessments
The design was rigorously assessed through comprehensive safety studies, including:
Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) compliance review
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) studies
These analyses ensured all risks were identified and mitigated, and that the plant would operate safely under all foreseeable conditions.
Procurement
Engsolve undertook a global procurement effort to source high-quality equipment and materials essential for the plant’s construction. Our procurement strategy balanced cost-efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines to keep the project on track.
Construction and Commissioning
During the build phase, Engsolve coordinated with local contractors for piping, structural works, and control system installation. Our project management team oversaw construction progress and quality assurance, culminating in system commissioning and thorough operational testing.
Once commissioning was complete, the plant was handed over to Powerhouse Energy, fully operational and ready to support their commercial and R&D activities.
Outcomes
Delivered a fully engineered, constructed, and commissioned demonstration plant on schedule
Provided Powerhouse Energy with a working platform to validate and showcase DMG® technology
Ensured the highest safety and compliance standards through rigorous design and risk assessments
Enabled the client to engage potential customers with a tangible, operational facility
