Process engineering services
Efficient processing facilities rely on the successful integration of process design, mechanical systems, electrical and control infrastructure, civil works and operational requirements. Maximising plant performance requires more than designing individual components, it requires an understanding of how the entire process operates as one integrated system.
Fraser-Lever provides multidisciplinary process engineering services across mining, minerals processing and industrial facilities, supporting projects from early-stage studies through to detailed design, operational improvements and plant upgrades. Our engineers work closely with owners and operators to develop practical solutions that improve throughput, reliability, maintainability and long-term operational performance.
Whether designing new processing infrastructure or optimising existing operations, our focus is on engineering solutions that deliver measurable operational value while supporting safe and sustainable production.
Process engineering services
Fraser-Lever provides process engineering services across the complete project lifecycle, including:
- Process design & development Process flow diagram (PFD) development
- Process engineering calculations
- Process equipment selection
- Plant layout development
- Process mass & water balances
- Hydraulic design & pumping systems
- Materials handling system design
- Equipment duty verification
- Process optimisation studies
- Debottlenecking & capacity improvement
- Brownfield process modifications
- Commissioning & operational support
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination
- Process design & development Process flow diagram (PFD) development
- Process engineering calculations
- Process equipment selection
- Plant layout development
- Process mass & water balances
- Hydraulic design & pumping systems
- Materials handling system design
- Equipment duty verification
- Process optimisation studies
- Debottlenecking & capacity improvement
- Brownfield process modifications
- Commissioning & operational support
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination
Our engineers work collaboratively with mechanical, structural, civil and electrical disciplines to ensure process engineering decisions are fully integrated across the facility.
Mineral processing & industrial facilities
Fraser-Lever has experience supporting the engineering of a diverse range of processing facilities across mining and industrial operations. Typical applications include:
- Coal handling & preparation plants (CHPP)
- Crushing & screening plants
- Materials handling systems
- Bulk transfer & conveying systems
- Flotation circuits
- Thickening & dewatering systems
- Pumping & slurry handling systems
- Water management infrastructure
- Tailings & process water systems
- Industrial processing facilities
Our process engineers understand that plant performance depends on the successful integration of equipment, infrastructure and operational requirements, not simply individual process components.
Process optimisation & operational performance
Many of the most valuable engineering improvements occur after a facility has entered operation.
Fraser-Lever supports operational improvement initiatives that enhance production, reduce operating costs and improve plant reliability. Typical services include:
- Process performance assessments
- Plant bottleneck identification
- Throughput improvement studies
- Equipment performance reviews
- Operational troubleshooting
- Brownfield process upgrades
- Reliability improvement initiatives
- Process integration with control systems
- Energy and water efficiency improvements
- Process performance assessments
- Plant bottleneck identification
- Throughput improvement studies
- Equipment performance reviews
- Operational troubleshooting
- Brownfield process upgrades
- Reliability improvement initiatives
- Process integration with control systems
- Energy and water efficiency improvements
Our practical engineering approach ensures recommendations can be implemented within operational environments while considering constructability, maintenance requirements and long-term asset performance.
Commidities & industry experience
Fraser-Lever has supported projects across a diverse range of commodities and processing environments, including:
- Coal
- Gold
- Copper
- Lead
- Mineral sands
- Bulk materials handing
- Industrial minerals
This experience enables our engineers to apply proven engineering principles across a wide range of industrial processing applications while tailoring solutions to the specific requirements of each operation.
Typical operational environments
- Coal handling & preparation plants (CHPP)
- Materials handling infrastructure
- Bulk transfer systems
- Industrial processing facilities
- Operational infrastructure upgrades
- Water & utility infrastructure
- Brownfield operational environments
- Industrial plant infrastructure
- Coal handling & preparation plants (CHPP)
- Materials handling infrastructure
- Bulk transfer systems
- Industrial processing facilities
- Operational infrastructure upgrades
- Water & utility infrastructure
- Brownfield operational environments
- Industrial plant infrastructure
Related sectors
Project experience
Selected process engineering projects involving mineral processing facilities, materials handling systems, operational improvements and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery across mining and industrial environments.
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