What is Skid Fabrication? Understanding Fabricated Systems
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Are you looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency? Fabricated systems offer a versatile and innovative solution to help you achieve these goals. Fabricated systems can be a valuable asset for your projects, whether in the data center, oil and gas, water treatment, or pharmaceutical industry.
By leveraging the power of pre-assembled, portable units, you can accelerate your project timelines, enhance productivity, and ensure reliable performance. Let's explore how fabricated systems can transform your business operations.
What Is a Skid Process System?
Wouldn't it be amazing if there were a way to leverage the benefits of a portable, easy-to-install, and thoroughly tested process unit to support your many projects? Fortunately, there is, and it comes in the form of one of our powerful skid process systems!
Our skid systems consist of expertly designed, pre-assembled units mounted on portable steel frames or skids. Our customized skid systems provide companies with a robust, versatile tool that supports various large projects.
Mechanical Components of a Skid
Thanks to their inherent flexibility, scalability, and customizable nature, fabricated systems consistently prove their value in terms of cost-effectiveness, increased productivity, and efficiency across various industries.
The adaptable nature of fabricated systems enables them to house a diverse assortment of components, including:
advanced sensors
a wide range of pumps
compressors
heat exchangers
HVAC units
pipes/valves/fittings
full power and control components
What Is a Fabricated System Used For?
Fabricated systems play an important role in a wide array of industries. Here are just a few sectors that have derived numerous benefits from incorporating fabricated systems in their project plans:
Information technology —With the ever-increasing demand for data, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the demand for power generation to support modular data centers and their cooling requirements has grown exponentially. Fabricated systems are ideal for housing the cooling components required, including pumps, chillers and condensers, piping networks, and even water storage tanks for emergency cooling.
Oil and gas industry — Fabricated systems are integral in energy extraction, especially in process control and fluid handling. They're also used in operations such as chemical injection to prevent pipe corrosion, natural gas compression to facilitate transport, and the oil separation process.
Large Commercial Buildings — Fabricated systems for large buildings allow central utility plants or large air to water heat pump systems to be built offsite and brought on for quick start up and for difficult retrofits.
Water and wastewater treatment — Fabricated systems have proven invaluable in managing water resources through desalination, filtration, and disinfection.
Types of Fabricated Systems
Fabricated systems can be custom-outfitted and used in a wide range of settings. Some of the most common types of skids include:
modular process skids
skid-mounted packages
custom-built skids
large modular skids
Modular process skids are designed to contain everything required for various industrial processes. The module frame that houses a processing unit is portable, allowing for easy transport to sites where a unit's functionality is needed. Each process skid is designed to integrate with existing on-site operations easily.
Skid-mounted packages include all the necessary components for an operation, including machinery, equipment, power and, in some cases, instrumentation. Skids can be custom-built to fulfill a client's unique specifications. Lastly, large modular skids are assembled directly in multiple sections on-site and are often used for very large components that can't be easily transported as a single unit.
Modular Process Skids: A Closer Look
Modular process skids offer several advantages for companies. Their construction and assembly in a controlled environment make it easier for designers and craftsmen to thoroughly pre-test a unit before it goes into operation. Pre-testing eliminates potential issues, allowing for a faster installation and commissioning period.
Constructing a unit in a controlled environment also takes less time than building a unit on-site, which may have to account for weather issues and other construction impediments. In turn, a faster development period translates into reduced project costs.
Here are just a few processes in which modular skids provide key support in various industries:
Pharmaceuticals — Skids can assist in mixing and blending ingredients to ensure precision when developing formulas.
Water treatment — They're useful for filtering and disinfecting water for both human consumption and industrial uses.
Chemical processing — Skids provide a controlled environment where chemical reactions can be safely tested.
Oil and gas production — They support the separation of natural gas and water from crude oil in preparation for a finished product.
Choose PCI Services for Customized Skid Solutions
PCI Services employs some of the best commercial and industrial outfitters. Our technicians are highly skilled in various applications, including HVAC services, plumbing, custom modular skid fabrication, welding, and fitting. If you can dream it, they can do it!
Our ability to design innovative, cost-effective custom solutions for our clients while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and a job done right the first time is unmatched. Are you ready for us to begin brainstorming a custom solution for you? Contact us today!
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