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Modular process skid
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<h2 id="skid-design-and-layout">Skid design and layout</h2> <p>Process skids are designed to contain a complete process system, a complete unit of operations or to organize a manufacturing process into logical units.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a> All skids have the following characteristics in common: </p> <ul><li>Portable design– because they are self-contained units, built within frames, skid systems are easier to transport than traditional process systems.</li> <li>Small footprint – process skid frames allow equipment layering. Piping, tanks, and necessary process equipment can be fit into a smaller footprint with a skid design</li> <li>Gathered process connections – process connections are gathered into one spot on the skid, making plant connections easier. In traditional process systems, connections are spread throughout the plant.</li> <li>Controlled assembly – skids are typically built in controlled conditions offsite. Existing operations are not affected by skid fabrication.</li> <li><a href="/facts/Acceptance_testing/xlDUeQ0M">FAT testing</a> before installation – Factory acceptance testing (FAT) can be completed before modular process skids are shipped to site. This reduces the amount of on-site startup time.</li> <li>Accessible layout – skids are designed for accessibility, usually including a center hallway, and major pieces of equipment placed around the edge of the frame.</li></ul> <h2 id="modular-process-skid-components">Modular process skid components</h2> <p>Modular process skids typically contain the following equipment: </p> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Control_system/8CEjIDlS">Controls</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Electrical_wiring/Ibfa7Eq7">Electrical wiring</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Flange/6Hofs5ok">Flanges</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Flow_meter/PvbEEcE8">Flow meters</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Heat_exchangers/CUzlMnBG">Heat exchangers</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Instrumentation/znu7yF5t">Instrumentation</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Thermal_insulation/j7tVT4uv">Insulation</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Piping/Y8UEQBXx">Piping</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pumps/UtMn3Btt">Pumps</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Pressure_vessel/5mGeFbpQ">Tanks</a></li> <li>Tubing</li> <li><a href="/facts/Valves/EwgqAwlJ">Valves</a></li></ul> <h2 id="skid-applications">Skid applications</h2> <ul><li><a href="/facts/Batch_processing/hKY2rX3N">Batch processing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Biodegradable_waste/731JuXxL">Bio waste deactivation systems</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Centrifuge/EVGu5ndv">Centrifuge systems</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Chemical_process/EBSGtK3y">Chemical processing</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Chemical_reactors/asqApwa4">Chemical reactors</a></li> <li>Clean-in-place systems</li> <li>Coating systems</li> <li><a href="/facts/Continuous_production/LAPzder3">Continuous production systems</a></li> <li>Demonstration plants</li> <li><a href="/facts/Distillation/plDvUMxn">Distillation</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Industrial_furnace/Tl6Cr8Uy"> Furnaces or Fired Heaters</a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a></li> <li>Flavor mixing</li> <li>Food and beverage processing</li> <li>Fuel delivery systems</li> <li>In-line blending systems</li> <li><a href="/facts/Mixing_system/ttsAJCID">Mixing systems</a></li> <li>Perfume mixing</li> <li>Petroleum processing</li> <li><a href="/facts/Pilot_plant/B3walvuS">Pilot plants</a></li> <li>Processing plants</li> <li>Pump carts</li> <li>fluid process</li> <li><a href="/facts/Raw_materials/cthCpclF">Raw materials</a> processing</li> <li><a href="/facts/Refining/ppbrMkLe">Refining</a></li> <li><a href="/facts/Wastewater_treatment_systems/bqLgnLnJ">Wastewater treatment systems</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>"What Is a Skid System? | FlowGeeks". Csidesigns.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27. <a href="http://csidesigns.com/flowgeeks/what-is-a-skid-system/" target="_blank">http://csidesigns.com/flowgeeks/what-is-a-skid-system/</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>"Advantages of Modular Process Design Infographic". Epicmodularprocess.com. 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-11-27. <a href="http://www.epicmodularprocess.com/blog/advantages-of-modular-process-design-infographic" target="_blank">http://www.epicmodularprocess.com/blog/advantages-of-modular-process-design-infographic</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"Modular Process Systems from". ProsCon. Retrieved 2013-11-27. <a href="http://www.proscon.com/solutions/modular.html" target="_blank">http://www.proscon.com/solutions/modular.html</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"Modular Fired Heaters". Esteemprojects.com. 2015-10-14. Retrieved 2015-12-01. <a href="https://www.slideshare.net/TanveerSingh10/modular-fired-heaters-a-presentation-by-esteem-projects-at-refining-india-2015-conference" target="_blank">https://www.slideshare.net/TanveerSingh10/modular-fired-heaters-a-presentation-by-esteem-projects-at-refining-india-2015-conference</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>