BBA : Engineering for a changing world

Mechanical

Mechanical systems are a major part of our everyday lives. BBA is internationally renowned for its expertise in mechanical engineering gained through the successfull completion of numerous projects in the energy, mining and metals, and industrial sectors.

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Design and Analyses

  • Machinery and industrial mechanical components
  • Structural and air equipment
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Design and modelling (2D and 3D)
  • Finite element analysis
  • Failure analysis
  • Equipment operational efficiency analysis
  • Compliance inspection and equipment certification

Industrial Processes

  • Pumping and piping systems
  • Equipment sizing, specifications and implementation
  • Equipment and process upgrades
  • Gas technologies
  • Combustion
  • Plant layouts

Industrial Utilities 

  • Assessment and optimization of the energy performance of industrial processes
  • Compressed air production system
  • Steam production system
  • Thermal system
  • HVAC

Testing and Monitoring, Pre-operational Checks and Commissioning

  • Follow-up of process modifications and installation
  • Bench tests
  • Pre-operational checks
  • Commissioning  

Power Generation

  • Preparation of drawings and specifications
  • Audit and technical expertise
  • Mechanical simulations
  • Power plant ancillary systems

Energy Efficiency

  • Energy master plan
  • Optimization of power generation systems
  • Audit and technical expertise of thermal systems
  • Power supply management
  • Design of energy-efficient buildings

Environment

  • Corporate positioning
  • Emission credits
  • Treatment of NOx, SOx, VOCs, etc.
  • Filtration, dust control
  • Effluent treatment
  • Application of innovative technologies 

TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING

The following technical services apply to all project phases: 

  • Planning and feasibility studies
  • Technical and economic studies
  • Preliminary and detailed engineering
  • Construction drawings and specifications
  • Procurement
  • Site supervision
  • Start-up and commissioning