SERVICES > ENGINEERING

PCS aggressively seeks out registered professional engineers, designers, and construction specialists renowned for their industry expertise. Our consultative professionals provide custom designs that offer our clients innovative, economical and installable pipelines and related facilities.

PCS provides engineering support for the development of permit applications, project cost estimates, detailed scheduling, construction drawings and material specifications.

PCS is also your source for field-engineering services, ensuring your construction standards are met throughout all phases of fabrication, installation and commission.

The following lists some of the technical services that PCS offers:

  • PIPELINE FLOW STUDIES
    • Single and Multiphase Flow
    • Complete Pipeline Systems including Loops, Compressor Stations, Multiple Sources and Multiple Delivery Points
    • System Optimization
    • Feasibility Studies
    • Hydrate and Paraffin Prediction and Inhibition
  • PIPELINE ANALYSIS
    • Line Sizing
    • Wall Thickness
    • Corrosion Coating
    • Insulated Coating
    • Weight Coating
    • On-Bottom Stability
    • Pipeline Crossings
    • Directional Drill Crossings
    • Fatigue Analysis
    • Cathodic Protection
  • THERMAL EXPANSION ANALYSIS
    • Code Compliance Calculations (ASME, DNV, etc.)
    • Establish Burial Effects and Requirements
    • Evaluate Structural Loads
    • Upheaval Buckling Analysis
    • Strain Gauge Studies
    • Expansion Loop Design
  • RISER AND PLATFORM PIPING DESIGN
    • Thermal Loads
    • Environmental Loads
    • Operational and Vibration Loads
  • INSTALLATION METHODS AND ANALYSIS
    • Pipeline Lift Analysis
    • S-Lay
    • J-Lay
    • Reeled Pipe Lay
    • J-Tube Pulls
    • Freespan Analysis and Rectification
  • MEASUREMENT AND PIGGING FACILITY DESIGN
    • Gas Sales Metering
    • Custody Transfer
    • Pigging Facilities
    • Instrumentation, Electrical, and SCADA
  • SUBSEA SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN
    • Diverless Connections
    • ROV Operable Systems
    • Hot Taps and Subsea Tie-In
    • Subsea Pipeline Terminations
    • Subsea Manifolds
  • STUCTURAL DESIGN
    • Riser and Pipeline Clamps and Supports
    • Structural Skids
    • Deck Extensions
    • Lifting and Rigging
  • FINITE ELEMENTS ANALYSIS
    • Structural Analyses
    • Pipeline Installation Analyses
    • Pipeline and Piping Component Analyses
  • PIPELINE ROUTING
    • Hazard Survey Interpretation
    • Evaluation for Minimizing Unsupported Pipe Spans