INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS
Infrastructure & Industrial Projects
Industry Overview
The Infrastructure & Industrial Projects sector covers the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, modification and expansion of industrial facilities, industrial utility systems, material-handling systems and associated mechanical/electrical equipment.
For IQAS, the focus is on the industrial equipment and project execution aspects of such projects rather than civil infrastructure construction.
The sector includes industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, warehouses and logistics facilities, material-handling installations, industrial utility systems, bulk handling facilities, port/terminal equipment, industrial workshops and project-based mechanical/electrical installations.
Typical Industrial Project Architecture
Major Industrial Applications
The major industrial applications of the sector cover industrial plant and manufacturing projects, equipment and machinery installation, material and bulk handling projects, industrial utility projects, ports, terminals and industrial handling facilities, logistics and industrial warehousing, industrial workshops and maintenance facilities, and brownfield, expansion and modification projects.
1. Industrial Plant & Manufacturing Projects
- Greenfield industrial plants
- Manufacturing facilities
- Production facilities
- Industrial workshops
- Industrial warehouses
- Plant expansion projects
- Brownfield modification projects
- Capacity enhancement projects
2. Industrial Equipment & Machinery Installation
- Process equipment installation
- Static equipment installation
- Rotating equipment installation
- Industrial machinery installation
- Pump and compressor installation
- Heat-transfer equipment installation
- Equipment alignment and commissioning
3. Material Handling & Bulk Handling Projects
- Conveyor systems
- Bulk material handling systems
- Crushing and screening systems
- Feeders
- Hoppers
- Chutes
- Stackers
- Reclaimers
- Loading/unloading systems
- Industrial lifting systems
4. Industrial Utility Projects
- Power generation and distribution
- Compressed-air systems
- Cooling-water systems
- Industrial water systems
- WTP/ETP systems
- Steam and utility systems
- Fire-water systems
- Industrial refrigeration
- HVAC for industrial/process facilities
- Emergency and auxiliary power systems
5. Ports, Terminals & Industrial Handling Facilities
- Cargo-handling equipment
- Bulk material handling
- Ship loaders
- Ship unloaders
- Conveyors
- Hoppers
- Cranes
- Loading/unloading systems
- Transfer systems
- Terminal utility systems
- Mechanical and electrical equipment associated with industrial terminal operations
6. Logistics & Industrial Warehousing
- Automated material-handling systems
- Conveyors
- Sorting systems
- Lifting systems
- Storage/retrieval equipment
- Industrial ventilation
- Utility systems
- Power distribution
- Fire and emergency systems
7. Industrial Workshops & Maintenance Facilities
- Heavy equipment workshops
- Maintenance workshops
- Equipment overhaul facilities
- Machinery maintenance facilities
- Industrial lifting systems
- Compressed-air systems
- Workshop utility systems
- Testing and maintenance equipment
8. Brownfield / Expansion / Modification Projects
- Plant expansion
- Production-line expansion
- Equipment replacement
- Equipment relocation
- Mechanical modification
- Piping modification
- Utility modification
- Electrical modification
- Capacity enhancement
- Shutdown execution
- Recommissioning
. Major Units, Facilities, Systems & Packages
The following sections set out the major units, facilities, systems and packages of the Infrastructure & Industrial Projects sector, covering industrial plant and manufacturing facilities, equipment installation and integration, material and bulk handling, industrial utility systems, electrical and power systems, workshops and maintenance facilities, and brownfield, expansion and modification projects.
| Ref. | Section | Groups |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Plant & Manufacturing Facilities | Industrial Facilities Mechanical Systems Industrial Facility Utilities |
| 2 | Industrial Equipment Installation & Integration | Static Equipment Rotating Equipment Installation Activities |
| 3 | Material Handling & Bulk Handling Systems | ConveyingBulk HandlingLoading / Unloading Lifting |
| 4 | Industrial Utility Systems | Mechanical UtilitiesWater SystemsSteam & Thermal UtilitiesFire & Emergency Systems |
| 5 | Industrial Electrical & Power Systems | Items listed directly under this section |
| 6 | Industrial Workshops & Maintenance Facilities | Items listed directly under this section |
| 7 | Brownfield / Expansion / Modification Projects | Equipment & Process Modification Electrical ModificationShutdown / Recommissioning |
1. Industrial Plant & Manufacturing Facilities
Industrial plant and manufacturing facilities cover the facilities themselves, the mechanical systems within them and the utilities that serve them. The groups below cover each.
Industrial Facilities
- Production Facilities
- Manufacturing Plants
- Industrial Workshops
- Equipment Assembly Facilities
- Industrial Warehouses
- Maintenance Facilities
Mechanical Systems
- Process Equipment
- Static Equipment
- Rotating Equipment
- Process/Utility Piping
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Heat Exchangers
- Storage Systems
Industrial Facility Utilities
- Compressed Air
- Cooling Water
- Industrial Water
- Fire Water
- HVAC/Ventilation
- Steam/Utility Systems
- Electrical Distribution
2. Industrial Equipment Installation & Integration
Industrial equipment installation and integration covers the static and rotating equipment installed on a project and the installation activities carried out. The groups below cover each.
Static Equipment
- Pressure Vessels
- Storage Tanks
- Process Columns
- Drums
- Heat Exchangers
- Filters
- Separators
Rotating Equipment
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Blowers
- Fans
- Motors
- Gearboxes
- Other industrial machinery
Installation Activities
- Equipment positioning
- Assembly
- Alignment
- Leveling
- Grouting where applicable
- Coupling/alignment verification
- Piping connection
- Mechanical completion
- Functional testing
3. Material Handling & Bulk Handling Systems
Material handling and bulk handling systems move, store and load bulk materials. The groups below cover conveying, bulk handling, loading / unloading and lifting.
Conveying
- Belt Conveyors
- Pipe Conveyors
- Chain Conveyors
- Screw Conveyors
- Transfer Conveyors
Bulk Handling
- Hoppers
- Bins
- Chutes
- Feeders
- Crushers
- Screens
- Stacker Systems
- Reclaimer Systems
Loading / Unloading
- Ship Loaders
- Ship Unloaders
- Truck Loading Systems
- Wagon Loading/Unloading Systems
- Material Transfer Systems
Lifting
- EOT Cranes
- Gantry Cranes
- Jib Cranes
- Hoists
- Winches
- Industrial Lifting Systems
4. Industrial Utility Systems
Industrial utility systems support the plant with mechanical utilities, water, steam and thermal utilities, and fire and emergency systems. The groups below cover each.
Mechanical Utilities
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Air Receivers
- Cooling Towers
- Chillers
- Heat Exchangers
- Utility Piping
Water Systems
- Raw Water Systems
- Process Water
- WTP
- ETP
- Recycle/Reuse Systems
- Water Storage and Distribution
Steam & Thermal Utilities
- Boilers
- Steam Generation Systems
- Steam Distribution
- Condensate Systems
- Thermal Oil Systems where applicable
Fire & Emergency Systems
- Fire-Water Tanks
- Fire Pumps
- Hydrant Systems
- Fire-Fighting Systems
- Emergency Utility Systems
5. Industrial Electrical & Power Systems
Industrial electrical and power systems are covered as part of the industrial project equipment / system scope. The items below are listed directly under this section.
Industrial Electrical & Power Systems
- DG Sets
- Generators
- Transformers
- MV/LV Switchgear
- Electrical Panels
- Motors
- Drives
- Power Cables
- Control Cables
- UPS
- Battery Systems
- Protection Systems
- Earthing
- Lightning Protection
6. Industrial Workshops & Maintenance Facilities
Industrial workshops and maintenance facilities are equipped with the systems below. The items below are listed directly under this section.
Industrial Workshops & Maintenance Facilities
- EOT Cranes
- Hoists
- Hydraulic Systems
- Compressors
- Workshop Machinery
- Material Handling Systems
- Equipment Testing Systems
- Utility Systems
- Lubrication Systems
- Maintenance Equipment
7. Brownfield / Expansion / Modification Projects
Brownfield, expansion and modification projects cover equipment and process modification, electrical modification, and shutdown / recommissioning work. The groups below set out the items under each.
Equipment & Process Modification
- New equipment installation
- Equipment replacement
- Equipment relocation
- Production-line modification
- Piping modification
- Utility expansion
Electrical Modification
- Transformer replacement
- Switchgear modification
- Motor replacement
- Cable modification
- Power distribution modification
Shutdown / Recommissioning
- Equipment overhaul
- Inspection
- Pressure testing
- Flushing
- Reinstatement
- Functional testing
- Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning support
Sector Wise Major Commodities / Items
The inspection universe for Infrastructure & Industrial Projects should be identified at specific material/equipment level, rather than treating the project itself as an inspection category.
SS17
Basic Metals & Fabricated Metal Products
- Raw & Metallic Materials
- Structural & Fabricated Products
- Piping & Components
- Static / Fabricated Equipment
- Fabrication & Welding
SS18
- Rotating Equipmen
- Material Handling Equipment
- Lifting Equipment
- Valves
- Utility Equipment
SS19
Electrical & Optical Equipment
- Power & Backup
- Transformers & Distribution
- Electrical Machines
- Cables & Protection
- Industrial Electrical Systems
SS17 – Basic Metals & Fabricated Metal Products
SS17 — Basic Metals & Fabricated Metal Products covers the following categories for this sector: Raw & Metallic Materials, Structural & Fabricated Products, Piping & Components, Static / Fabricated Equipment and Fabrication & Welding. The items under each category are listed below.
Raw & Metallic Materials
- Plates & Sheets
- Pipes & Tubes
- Bars
- Forgings
- Castings
Structural & Fabricated Products
- Structural Steel
- Equipment Structures
- Platforms
- Walkways
- Gratings
- Equipment Supports
- Frames
- Fabricated Structures
- Conveyor Structures
- Transfer Towers
Piping & Components
- Pipes
- Pipe Fittings
- Flanges
- Fasteners
- Gaskets
- Utility Piping
- Fabricated Piping
Static / Fabricated Equipment
- Pressure Vessels
- Storage Tanks
- Drums
- Heat Exchangers
- Filters
- Hoppers
- Silos
- Chutes
- Fabricated Skids
Fabrication & Welding
- Welding
- WPS/PQR/WPQ
- NDT
- Dimensional Inspection
- Material Traceability
- Fabrication Records
SS18 – Machinery & Equipment
SS18 — Machinery & Equipment covers the following categories for this sector: Rotating Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Lifting Equipment, Valves, Utility Equipment and Skids / Integrated Equipment. The items under each category are listed below.
Rotating Equipment
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Blowers
- Fans
- Gearboxes
- Industrial Machinery
Material Handling Equipment
- Conveyors
- Crushers
- Screens
- Feeders
- Stackers
- Reclaimers
- Loading Systems
- Unloading Systems
Lifting Equipment
- EOT Cranes
- Gantry Cranes
- Jib Cranes
- Hoists
- Winches
- Other applicable lifting equipment
Valves
- Gate Valves
- Globe Valves
- Ball Valves
- Butterfly Valves
- Check Valves
- Control Valves
Utility Equipment
- Cooling Equipment
- Chillers
- Air Compressors
- Air Receivers
- Water Treatment Equipment
- Pumps and Pump Packages
Skids / Integrated Equipment
- Pump Packages
- Compressor Packages
- Water Treatment Skids
- Utility Skids
- Filtration Systems
- Other applicable skid-mounted equipment
SS19 – Electrical & Optical Equipment
SS19 — Electrical & Optical Equipment covers the following categories for this sector: Power & Backup, Transformers & Distribution, Electrical Machines, Cables & Protection and Industrial Electrical Systems. The items under each category are listed below.
Power & Backup
- Generators
- DG Sets
- UPS
- Battery Systems
Transformers & Distribution
- Power Transformers
- Distribution Transformers
- MV Switchgear
- LV Switchgear
- Electrical Panels
- Distribution Boards
Electrical Machines
- Motors
- Drives
- Generators
- Other applicable electrical machines
Cables & Electrical Protection
- HV/MV/LV Cables
- Control Cables
- Circuit Breakers
- Protection Relays
- Electrical Protection Equipment
Industrial Electrical Systems
- Busbars
- Cable Systems
- Earthing Systems
- Lightning Protection
- Surge Protection
- Electrical Monitoring/Control Equipment
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