MEP engineering: HVAC,
electrical and fire protection.

Ventilation, cooling and humidity control matched to the heat and contaminant load of each space.

Calculate loads, select air-handling and cooling plant, lay out ducting and air distribution, and coordinate routes with structure and pipework.

Air cleanliness, pressure and flow between rooms designed for the product and the applicable standard.

Define zones from the process flow, set air changes and pressure differences, and design filtration and airlocks.

Capture contaminants at the source and carry them to treatment safely.

Design hoods and ducts to the contaminant, size fans and collectors for the airflow and pressure drop, and provide explosion protection where combustible dust or solvent vapour is present.

Power supply and distribution from the incoming supply to each load.

Prepare the electrical load list, size transformers and standby supply, design distribution and cables, and specify switchgear and panels.

Electrical equipment and lighting suited to the area classification and the tasks performed.

Select equipment protection methods to the zone, lay out lighting for the task and for emergencies, and design cable entries and sealing to suit.

Water supply and distribution for firefighting.

Determine the design fire scenario and demand, size storage and pumps (main, standby and pressure maintenance), and lay out the ring main and hydrants.

Fixed fire suppression matched to the hazard.

Select the system for the hazard, carry out hydraulic calculations, and coordinate pipework with structure and other services.

Detect fire and gas early and alert people and systems.

Select detector types for each area, lay out zones and alarms, and define the cause-and-effect between detection, alarms and shutdown.

Water, drainage and utility services (steam, compressed air, chilled water) to each point of use.

Size and route services, separate process, storm and effluent drainage, and coordinate with the 3D model.