FAQ

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What industries does Dev Engineering Services (DES) serve?

DES provides specialized engineering solutions for a variety of process industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, dairy, breweries, chemical plants, and personal care manufacturing.

What types of piping systems do you specialize in?

We have deep expertise in both process piping and utility piping. This includes sanitary stainless steel tubing, jacketed piping, steam and condensate lines, compressed air systems, RO/DI water lines, and CIP systems, with a focus on hygienic and GMP-compliant installations.

Do you offer turnkey project execution services?

Yes, DES offers turnkey solutions including engineering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and technical documentation for process systems and clean utility setups. We specialize in delivering end-to-end project management under tight timelines.

Can DES handle shutdown or turnaround projects?

Absolutely. We have a proven track record in managing plant shutdowns and emergency maintenance with detailed planning, scheduling, skilled manpower, equipment mobilization, and post-shutdown reporting for food, pharma, and chemical sectors.

Do you offer support for orbital welding and high-purity piping?

Yes, DES provides orbital TIG welding services for high-purity process lines used in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and clean-in-place (CIP) systems. We also offer video borescope inspections, weld mapping, and passivation services.

What electrical and instrumentation services do you offer?

Our scope includes electrical wiring of field instruments, MCCs, valve automation, and control panel integration. We partner with Kulkarni Electrical Engineers for electrical execution and Federal Crane Services for equipment lifting and rigging.

Do you fabricate custom metal components?

Yes, we fabricate a wide range of custom stainless steel components including utility skids, flow panels, work platforms, holding tubes, stairways, and custom SS parts and piping, all tailored to meet project-specific needs.

Is DES equipped for GMP and regulatory-compliant work?

Yes, DES strictly follows Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and complies with GMP, FDA, and ISO standards, especially while executing projects in regulated environments like pharma and biotech facilities.

Do you provide project documentation and validation support?

We provide complete technical documentation, including weld logs, inspection reports, as-built drawings, and support for DQ/IQ/OQ validation as part of project handover in regulated industries.

Where does DES operate?

While our base is in India, we have successfully executed over 200+ projects across India and Southeast Asia. We are open to global project collaborations, especially in the APAC region.

How can I request a project consultation or quote?

You can get in touch with us via the Contact Us page on our website or write to us at [your email address]. Our technical team will reach out to understand your project scope and offer a tailored proposal.

🔧 Technical FAQ – Dev Engineering Services

What welding techniques does DES use for hygienic process piping installations?

We specialize in GMP-compliant orbital TIG welding for high-purity stainless steel piping used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food-grade process systems. Our orbital welding systems support precise, repeatable, contamination-free welds with traceable weld logs and full documentation. We also offer manual TIG, MIG, and SMAW welding depending on project requirements.

What are your capabilities in process and utility piping?

  • Sanitary stainless steel tubing (304L/316L)
  • Utility pipelines: compressed air, steam, WFI, RO, DM water, chilled water
  • Schedule piping with flanged or threaded connections
  • Jacketed pipelines for temperature-sensitive processes
  • Welded and mechanical connections with pressure testing
  • Video borescope inspection and orbital weld mapping

What industry standards do your installations comply with?

We follow ASME BPE, ISPE guidelines, ASME Section IX, and GMP/FDA standards for pharmaceutical and food-grade systems. Our welders are qualified as per ASME IX, and our welding procedures are pre-qualified for critical applications.

How does DES ensure quality control during piping installations?

  • Pre-weld visual inspections
  • Weld sample coupon testing
  • Video borescope inspections
  • Dye penetrant and radiographic testing where required
  • Weld log documentation and traceability
  • Final hydro/pneumatic pressure testing
  • Generation of weld dossiers and as-built documentation

Can DES handle process skids and CIP system fabrication?

Yes, we have in-house capabilities for the fabrication and assembly of modular process skids, CIP systems, valve manifolds, and transfer panels. These are built to sanitary standards and integrated with automation, utility connections, and instrumentation.

Do you offer support for Instrumentation and Control Integration?

Yes, we wire and commission field instruments (flow, temperature, pressure, conductivity, level), automated valves, MCCs, and control panels. Our team handles loop checking, I/O validation, and documentation for FAT/SAT. We also integrate SCADA and PLC-based control systems through partners.

What kind of structural and metal fabrication work can DES provide?

  • Skids, platforms, handrails, stairs, walkways
  • Holding tubes, utility panels, and transfer flow plates
  • Pressure-tested piping manifolds and headers
  • All fabrications follow structural codes and load testing standards

How does DES manage shutdown and turnaround services?

  • Advance planning and resource allocation
  • Equipment and material staging
  • Skilled manpower mobilization
  • Strict adherence to HSEQ standards
  • Rapid execution and post-turnaround technical reporting
  • Proven success in time-critical plant shutdowns for food, pharma, and chemical sectors

What types of documentation and validation support do you provide?

  • DQ/IQ/OQ protocol documentation
  • As-built P&IDs, isometrics, and GA drawings
  • Weld logs and traceability reports
  • Material test certificates (MTCs)
  • Third-party test reports for pressure and NDT
  • FAT and SAT reports

Do you offer design and modeling services for piping and layout?

  • Detailed piping layouts and GA drawings
  • Isometric drawings with BOMs
  • Skid layout and utility distribution diagrams
  • P&IDs with instrumentation tagging