PROJECTEnquire ↗Technology as a functional system
Tanks, pumps, valves and instruments must work together. A complete specification enables an assembly to connect to the actual plant and its operating interfaces.
Operating context
A process assembly may combine storage, dosing, mixing or measurement. Engineering starts with its duty and balances, develops the process diagram and defines mechanical, electrical and control interfaces. Fabrication details and supply boundaries are established for the project.
Engineering priorities
Usable capacity, working levels, filling, draining and cleaning must be defined. An atmospheric tank is not automatically suitable for pressure or vacuum. Materials and construction must accommodate the complete operating cycle.
Pump, regulating element and measurement form a common chain. Start-up, minimum batch, pulsation or changing backpressure can affect the result even when individual components meet their catalogue specifications.
The frame must account for space, handling, transport dimensions and access to replaceable parts. Utility and signal interfaces are coordinated before fabrication. A late nozzle change can affect several engineering disciplines.
Batch-equipment preparation defines the operating cycle, agitation, heating or cooling, pressure conditions and opening arrangements. Mechanical design is coordinated with sequencing and conditions for operator access.
A skid may combine filtration, pressure conditioning, measurement and isolation. Inlet and outlet conditions, operating variants, drainage and protective-function interfaces are defined from the process brief.
Supply boundaries
Before engineering
Agreed with the proposal
The actual scope and acceptance criteria depend on the application and contract.
Selection in context
Assess the complete fluid composition including impurities, concentration, temperature and loading; a material family designation alone does not establish product suitability.
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| Principle or option | Typical application | What to verify when selecting |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel | Piping and welded vessels where mechanical design and corrosion assessment support its use. | Specific grade, toughness at design temperature, weldability, and corrosion protection or allowance.[1] |
| Austenitic stainless steel, e.g. 304L | Process piping and tanks requiring cleanability and resistance in an assessed environment. | Chlorides and other impurities, cleaning chemicals, surface finish, crevices and weld-area condition.[3][2] |
| Austenitic stainless steel, e.g. 316L | An option considered for greater corrosion demands than standard chromium-nickel grades. | The corrosion mechanism, temperature, concentration and cleaning regime; this grade is not universally chloride-resistant.[3][2] |
| Duplex stainless steel | Equipment where corrosion resistance and mechanical strength are considered together. | Specific duplex grade, service environment, welding procedure and thermal effects; properties vary across the family.[2] |
| Polypropylene, PP-H | Chemical piping and water treatment where the fluid and service conditions are suitable. | Chemical resistance, allowable pressure versus temperature and service duration, expansion, supports and jointing method.[4] |
| Polyvinylidene fluoride, PVDF | Selected chemical and clean-process piping with specific system material requirements. | Resistance to the actual mixture, pressure and temperature, process cleanliness requirements, and joint and seal compatibility.[4] |
Reviewed on 18 October 2026. Selection is confirmed for the specific operating conditions and equipment design.
Selection in context
Acceptance testing, calibration, statutory inspection and conformity assessment serve different purposes, so agree their scope and expected documents before supply.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the selection criteria.
| Principle or option | Typical application | What to agree and which output to expect |
|---|---|---|
| FAT: factory acceptance test | Verification of agreed functions and requirements before shipment, for example for a control system or assembly. | Approved procedure, criteria and simulated interfaces; the output records results, deviations and open items within the tested scope.[1] |
| SAT: site acceptance test | Verification after installation, considering actual connections and agreed operating conditions. | Site and utility readiness, interfaces and criteria; the output is a site test record and a list of outstanding actions.[1] |
| Calibration | Establishing the relationship between instrument indication and reference values under specified conditions. | Measurement points, traceability and uncertainty; the output reports calibration results, not adjustment or an automatic pass/fail decision.[2] |
| Statutory inspection, e.g. electrical equipment in Czechia | Assessment of equipment safety within the scope of applicable requirements. | Equipment type and extent, documentation and inspector qualification; the output is an inspection report with findings and a conclusion on the inspected condition.[3] |
| Product conformity assessment | Demonstrating compliance with applicable legal requirements before placing a product on the market or putting it into service. | Applicable legislation and procedure; the manufacturer prepares technical documentation and the relevant declaration, with notified-body involvement where the required procedure calls for it.[4] |
Reviewed on 18 October 2026. Selection is confirmed for the specific operating conditions and equipment design.
Relevant experience
Project 674 · Process plant upgrades
Location: Rybitví, Czechia · 2024
New vacuum assembly with PP tanks, heat exchangers, piping, instrumentation and controls.
Broader project portfolioProcess equipment refurbishment and installation
Project 692 · Process plant upgrades
Installation location: Přerov, Czechia · 2024
A grade 1.4571 tank with an internal diameter of 1,950 mm, supplied in two sections and welded together during installation.
Broader project portfolioFabrication, installation and supply of a tank with agitator
Project 1156 · Custom manufacturing
Project location: Pardubice, Czechia · August 2026
Four dosing screws and two twin-screw conveyor housings in grade 1.4541 stainless steel.
EMKO PROJECTCustom manufacture and supply
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Before we start
It depends on space, transport and the extent of preassembly. Some projects benefit from a split package or final assembly at the installation site.
Yes, when signals, communication, operating sequences and responsibilities for changes are agreed. Compatibility is verified during engineering.
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Send your drawings, operating parameters or a short description of the change you need. We will review the technical interfaces and propose the next steps towards a quotation, clarifying any missing information with you.
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