Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Process Engineering Consultants in Houston
Stratus Engineering, established in 1996, is a Houston-based process engineering consulting firm specializing in chemical, gas, and refining industries. Our expertise spans from small studies to multi-million-dollar projects, leveraging over 25 years of industry experience. We prioritize delivering cost-effective, efficient solutions through a team of seasoned engineers with deep technical knowledge. Our services include process design, control, safety, and troubleshooting, supported by advanced modeling tools and fundamental engineering principles. Registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, we maintain memberships in ISNetworld and DISA, underscoring our commitment to industry standards.Our flexible approach ensures tailored solutions for client-specific challenges, emphasizing project cohesiveness and cost control. Principal engineers lead projects through all phases, ensuring seamless execution, particularly in revamps and debottlenecking. With a focus on excellence, we provide economic analysis, project management, and training, addressing diverse technical needs. Our reputation for reliability is built on decades of in-plant experience and data-driven problem-solving. Stratus Engineering remains dedicated to advancing client success through innovative engineering practices.
Services
Process Design
Process Studies
Process Control
Process Safety
Troubleshooting
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined engineering expertise in hydrocarbon processing.
- Our engineers lead projects through all phases for cohesive, cost-controlled execution.
- We utilize advanced modeling tools like HYSYS and AspenPlus for precise designs.
- Registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers for compliance assurance.
- Flexible approach adapts to client needs, from small studies to large projects.
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Services
Process Design
Our process design services utilize industry-standard tools like HYSYS and AspenPlus to create detailed engineering packages. We deliver heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications tailored to client needs. With expertise in grassroots and revamp projects, we ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions for chemical, gas, and refining industries.
Process Safety
We conduct comprehensive process safety studies, including HAZOP/PHA, flare analysis, and LOPA risk assessments. Our team uses dynamic simulations and vendor software to determine overpressure protection requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This service safeguards facilities while optimizing operational reliability and regulatory adherence.
Troubleshooting
Our engineers provide on-site and remote troubleshooting for equipment and process issues. We analyze data, evaluate performance of fractionators, heat exchangers, and compressors, and resolve off-spec production problems. This service minimizes downtime and improves efficiency through decades of in-plant experience.
Process Control
We design control schemes, specify instrumentation, and optimize process control systems. Our services include controller tuning, cause-and-effect diagrams, and automation troubleshooting. These solutions enhance operational stability and profitability for complex industrial processes.
Process Studies
We perform hydraulic studies, unit optimization, and dynamic simulations to define project scopes. Our services include debottlenecking, re-purposing, and performance assessments for rotating equipment. These studies support data-driven decisions for grassroots or revamp projects in hydrocarbon processing.
People
Don Schneider
President
Don Schneider, P.E., founded Stratus Engineering in 1996. With 35 years in petroleum refining and chemical industries, he specializes in process design, troubleshooting, and project management. He holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas.
Lidia Suarez
Chemical Engineer
Lidia Suarez brings 35+ years of chemical engineering expertise to Stratus. She focuses on refining processes and overpressure protection, with a B.S. from the University of Florida. Fluent in Spanish, she provides technical translations for international clients in pharmaceutical and gas sectors.
Questions
What industries does Stratus Engineering serve?
We specialize in chemical, gas processing, and petroleum refining industries, providing tailored engineering solutions for these sectors.
What services does Stratus Engineering offer?
Our services include process design, safety analysis, troubleshooting, control optimization, and feasibility studies for industrial projects.
How experienced is Stratus Engineering's team?
Our engineers have 30+ years of combined experience in hydrocarbon processing, with advanced degrees and professional registrations.
Does Stratus Engineering handle international projects?
Yes, our team provides technical translations and supports global clients in pharmaceutical and energy sectors through multilingual capabilities.
What tools does Stratus use for process design?
We utilize HYSYS, AspenPlus, Unisim, and other industry-standard software for modeling and simulation in process design.
