Engineering project for tank farm expansion

Expanding industrial facilities requires engineering solutions capable of supporting production growth without compromising safety, process quality, and operational efficiency. In sectors like animal feed, where raw material control is crucial for productive performance, storage infrastructure plays a strategic role within the operation.

To achieve this, MSE Engenharia was responsible for developing the Basic and Executive Projects for expanding Special Dog Company's fat and palatant tank farm in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, São Paulo.

Recognized as one of Brazil's largest pet food manufacturers, Special Dog invested in expanding its industrial infrastructure to keep pace with operational growth and strengthen the storage and distribution capacity of raw materials essential to the production process.

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Efficient industrial projects begin with an infrastructure prepared to support operational growth with safety and reliability.

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Strategic Infrastructure for the Pet Food Sector

Liquid raw material storage systems are of fundamental importance within the production chain of the animal feed industry.

The expansion of the tank farm was designed to ensure greater operational capacity, improve raw material management, and provide greater integration between storage and production areas.

In addition to increasing installed capacity, the project considered aspects related to operational safety, equipment maintenance, and the efficiency of product handling and transfer processes.

This approach allows the operation to maintain high standards of quality and performance, aligned with the demands of the food industry.

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Storage infrastructure is one of the elements that support the productivity and reliability of industrial processes.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering for Complex Industrial Environments

To meet the expansion needs, MSE Engenharia developed integrated solutions involving various technical disciplines.

The project scope included:

• Basic Project;
• Executive Project;
• Earthworks;
• Civil Engineering;
• Steel Structures;
• Electrical Installations;
• Automation;
• Instrumentation;
• Piping;
• Fire Protection Systems;
• BIM.

The integration of these disciplines was crucial to ensure system compatibility, optimize available spaces, and achieve efficiency during the future project implementation.

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BIM Technology applied to industrial expansion

A key differentiator of the project was the use of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, which enables the integrated development of disciplines in a collaborative digital environment.

The application of BIM provides a complete view of the project before execution, allowing for the identification of clashes, validation of solutions, and increased project accuracy.

Key benefits of the methodology include:

• Enhanced coordination between disciplines;
• Reduced rework;
• Improved information control;
• Increased technical accuracy;
• Cost and deadline optimization.

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Using BIM transforms data into more precise decisions, increasing efficiency at every stage of the project.

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Safety and automation as operational pillars

Beyond the physical infrastructure, the project included fundamental systems to ensure the operational performance of the new tank farm.

The automation and instrumentation systems were developed to allow continuous monitoring of process variables, providing greater operational control and facility reliability.

The Fire Prevention and Fighting System (SPCI), on the other hand, was designed to meet applicable technical standards and safety requirements, contributing to the protection of people, equipment, and industrial assets.

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MSE Engenharia: solutions for industrial plant expansion

MSE Engenharia's involvement in this undertaking reinforces its expertise in developing industrial projects aimed at expanding, modernizing, and optimizing production processes.

Through integrated engineering solutions, the company helps industries across various sectors expand their operational capacity with safety, efficiency, and alignment with market best practices.

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Expanding an industrial plant means creating the necessary conditions for growth to occur in a structured, safe, and sustainable manner.