[2017 - ongoing] Vopak Styrene, Europoort, Rotterdam
EPCM project supporting Fluor Netherlands B.V.
Under this project 15 new fixed-roof storage tanks will be constructed increasing capacity with 22.670 m³.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: implementation of new PGS29 requirements, SOW preparations, contracting support, technical bid evaluations, permit application reviews and firewater pump capacity verifications.
[2017 - ongoing] MSD Noxafil Relocation & PGS15 Warehouse, Oss
Engineering & Procurement project supporting Fluor Netherlands B.V.
Noxafil Relocation: automatic Sprinkler system design for clean rooms based on FM-data sheet requirements.
PGS15 warehouse: supporting partner IV-Industry in the fire protection design. Including: wet- and dry type automatic sprinkler system, gaseous extinguishing systems, fire alarm and evacuation and firewater catch basin design.
[2017] HES Hartel Tank Terminal, Rotterdam
Lump-Sum project supporting Fluor Netherlands B.V.
Industrial fire protection design, for the HES Hartel Tank Terminal project. Under this project 52 new storage tanks will be constructed with a total capacity of 1.300.000 m³ and 32m1 height.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: implementation of new PGS29 requirements, hydraulic calculations, SOW preparations, contracting support, technical bid evaluations, permit application reviews and firewater pump design. Project terminated by Client HES.
[2016 - 2018] Audi - Automatic Sprinkler Design Fabrication Hall A, Brussels
3D sprinkler ECM project, Arcadis sub-contract
Overall responsibilities for this project include: 3D automatic sprinkler design in “TriCAD Venturis” for new all-electric Audi Q7 SUV Audi fabrication Hall, hydraulic calculations (software prog. HASS), sprinkler schematics, isometrics, Contractor supervision and liaise with Brussels Authorities. All deliverables in accordance with German HOAI standards.
[2014 - 2016] BP Rotterdam Refinery - HF ALKY Water Mitigation Project, the Netherlands
EPCM project
Overall responsibilities for this project include: calculate hydraulic performance of existing fire water distribution ring main system currently >40 years old. Replace existing fire water pump station vertical turbine fire water pumps with “Hydropack” fire pumps. Liaise with the National Authorities and Fire Brigade. Value+ suggested & approved by client with estimated value of >€4,5 mln; no new 16” fire water distribution header required (1,5 km) proven by hydraulic analyses (KY PIPE software), no new power cable required (1,5km). New vertical turbine jockey pump, 21 elevated fire water monitors large capacity type elevation >12 meters. Hydraulic performance of HF water scrubbing wall calculated for exact orientation. New bucket type strainers specified, isolation block vales specified with MOV’s feeding the monitors, FAT & SAT testing, technical requisitions, and technical bid analyses, MTO & Cost Estimates (25% & 10%).
[2014 – 2016] Shell Europoort - Upgrade Fire Fighting System, the Netherlands
EPCM project
Overall responsibilities for this project include: calculate hydraulic performance of existing fire water distribution ring main system, currently >40 years old. Replace existing fire water pump station horizontal split-case fire water pumps taking water from water tanks in very poor condition with new “Hydropack” type pumps taking water directly from the harbor (unlimited supply). New vertical turbine jockey pump, FAT & SAT testing, technical requisitions, technical bid analyses, MTO & Cost Estimates (25% & 10%).
[2015] Saudi Aramco - Luberef II, Saudi Arabia
Feasibility study
Overall responsibilities for this project include: check impact planned upgrade on Fire Protection facilities & calculate hydraulic performance of existing fire water distribution ring main, Fire & Explosion Philosophy and Fire Protection Design Basis.
[2014 – 2015] ExxonMobil - Bio-Ethanol Blending at Depot, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Non-Jacobs permitting project
Jacobs was requested to provide input to this Exxon / SPIE Controlec project with regards to the building permit application, see below.
[2014 – 2015] ExxonMobil - Chemical ROP Creep 2015, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Permitting project
Overall responsibilities for this project include: assisting Exxon with the building permit application procedure.
Jacobs has developed a “Fire Protection Philosophy” template report that covers all facets the VRR / BPC / DCMR (Veiligheids Regio Rotterdam / Brand Preventie Commissie / Dienst Centraal Milieubeheer Rijnmond) evaluates for compliance with the applicable PGS codes (Publicatie Gevaarlijke Stoffen) and Dutch Building decree.
[2014] Vopak - Industrial Terminal Maasvlakte II, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Conceptual Engineering for Grass root Project
Overall responsibilities for this project include: feasibility studies, high level worst case fire scenario studies, firewater demand calculations and cost estimating
[2013 – 2014] Vopak - VTB Expansion Tankpit 2&4, Botlek Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Conceptual and Basic Engineering Project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: heat radiation calculations, hydraulic calculations and reporting, bid book contract preparation, P&ID preparation and cost estimating.
[2013 – 2014] Vopak - Unlocking VTE, Europoort Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Conceptual and Basic Engineering Project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: heat radiation calculations, hydraulic calculations and reporting, updating firewater layout drawings, P&ID preparation and cost estimating.
[2013 – 2014] Vopak - Terminal Hamburg, Expansion Hohe Schaar, Germany
Conceptual Engineering Project: expansion of bulk storage capacity at existing terminal.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: local FP requirements study, preparation of Fire Protection philosophy report, heat radiation simulation study and a 25% cost estimate covering multiple options.
[2013 – 2014] Vopak / Shell / Greenergy - Thames Oil Port Terminal, Coryton, UK
EPCM project: converting an old Petroplus refinery into a large throughput bulk storage terminal for the Morzine Ltd (VSG) consortium. Combined effort between Jacobs Leiden, Reading and Manchester.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: multiple site surveys, preparation and presentation of FP Recommendation reports, heat radiation studies, hydraulic calculations & reporting, performance testing with the Essex Fire Authority, contacting local vendors for budget quotes and delivery dates, overall planning and expediting to upgrade the fire safety systems to an acceptable level within a limited timeframe.
[2012 – 2015] EdeA - Chemelot Geleen, the Netherlands
Engineering and construction of 4 package unit firewater pumps replacing 5 existing sets.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: conceptual-, basic- and detail engineering, advising client EdeA how to replace the firewater pump sets without losing capacity during construction, site surveys, firewater ring main hydraulics review & advise, P&ID preparation, technical requisitions, value engineering, cost estimating, technical bid analyses, testing and commissioning.
[2012] Vopak - Terminal Leftbank, Kallo, Belgium
Technical contracting for terminal expansion project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: challenging basic engineering work done by FPC Belgium, informing client Vopak on design issues, Bid Book preparation based on FP philosophy prepared by FPC, overall project coordination and aligning discipline interfaces.
[2011 – 2013] BP - Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Engineering and construction activities on deluge cooling and foam extinguishing systems for 2 storage tanks.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: conceptual-, basic- and detail engineering, technical contracting, technical bid analyses, close vendor communication (not working in the 3D PDMS model), aligning interdiscipline interfaces, heat radiation calculations, water- and foam demand calculations, pipe sizing, testing and commissioning.
[2012 – 2013] Evonik - Apollo 14, Jurong Island, Singapore
Basic Engineering Project: New Nylon 12 Chemical Grassroot Facility.
Combined effort between Jacobs Leiden, Meerssen, Mumbai & Singapore including: interpreting Singapore safety codes & standards, fire protection philosophy, firewater distribution layout drawings including tie-ins to existing Me5 grid, tendering documents, MTO’s, 15%- & 10% cost estimates.
[2012 – 2013] Exxon - RAP Liquid Isoformer Project (RLIP), Rotterdam, the Netherlands
FEED project to increase the site energy efficiency, at current annual production levels of Para-Xylenes and Ortho-Xylenes by re-equilibrating ortho- and para-xylene depleted PXU filtrate.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: site survey, coordination with client Exxon & sire fire brigade, worst case fire scenario study, fire protection philosophy, monitor coverage layout drawings, technical contracting and technical bid analyses.
[2011 – 2015] Saudi Aramco - Luberef, Saudi Arabia
Expansion of Lubricants factory, FEED large scale project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Hydraulic calculations of both new and existing firewater distribution network, firewater distribution layout drawings including tie-ins to existing grid, upgrade existing firewater pumps and storage tanks, P&ID’s, study existing facility and incorporate SAES directives, material selection, multiple Scope of Work specifications, fire protection Design Basis specification, MTO’s & input to cost estimates, liaise with Luberef fire brigade, fire zoning and monitor coverage drawings.
[2011] Vopak - Chemicals EMEA, Port la Nouvelle, France
Conceptual Engineering project for Grassroot Terminal.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Firewater and foam demand calculations, heat radiation calculations, hydraulic calculations and design including 25% Cost Estimate.
[2011] Vopak - TEW, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Conceptual Engineering project for Grassroot Terminal.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Firewater and foam demand calculations, heat radiation calculations, hydraulic calculations and terminal plot plan coordination researching 2 alternatives followed-up by 25% cost estimates for both alternatives.
[2011] Dong - Terminal Hejre, Denmark
Crude Stabilization, extended Basic Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Hydraulic calculation of both new and existing firewater distribution network, check compliance with latest fire protection industry standards.
[2011 – 2013] NAM GLT+, NORG, the Netherlands
Underground Gas Storage facility expansion including new Water Condensate Storage Tank, Basic Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Incorporate latest PGS29 & permitting (WM) requirements to both new and existing facilities, check hydraulics of existing firewater distribution network, incorporate heat radiation calculations results, storage tank & equipment cooling, bund protection and firewater pump setup
[2011 – 2012] Shell Netherlands Refinery (SNR) - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Implementation of Trigonox 421 P50 in the Sannest plant, Basic and Detail Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: P&ID’s, drawings deluge system, BOD report, MTO, fire proofing consultancy, program of fire protection demands (PvE), Scope of Work report (UPD), liaise with sites fire brigade and preparing tendering packages.
[2010 – 2011] Borealis - Stenungsund, Sweden
Firewater Pond, Basic Engineering project.
Court order to upgrade firewater capacity for existing PE factory.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: site survey + visit, clear and define scope, layout DWG’s firewater pump room & firewater storage tank setup, P&ID’s, routing firewater lines, material selection, requisition, technical bid analyses, liaise with sites fire brigade and advise on hydraulic distribution firewater network
[2010] Vopak - Terminal, Lesedi, South-Africa
High level Conceptual Engineering project for Grassroot Terminal.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Heat consequence modelling, storage tanks arrangement and spacing, MTO + 40% & 25% cost estimate, hydraulic calculations, hydraulic design and firewater storage tank sizing.
[2010 – 2011] Vopak - Terminal, Pengerang, Malaysia
Extended Conceptual Engineering project for Grassroot Terminal.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: interpreting Malaysian codes & standards, hydraulic calculations and design, water & foam demand calculation, heat consequence modelling, heat radiation layout DWG’s, PFD’s, fire protection philosophy, firewater pump selection and technical bid analyses.
[2010 – 2011] Vopak - Terminal, Marmara, Turkey
Grassroot Hydrocarbons Terminal with Jetty, Extended Basic Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Hydraulic calculations and design, heat consequence modelling, interpreting Turkish safety codes & standards, PFD’s and P&ID’s, firewater pump selection, tendering documents, MTO’s, technical bid analyses, implementing scope changes and coordination with the client.
[2009 – 2011] Shell Global Solutions Shell Refinery - Pernis Rotterdam, the Netherlands
PRIMA Waterfront - Jetty 32 Repair, EPCM project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: coordination with the client counterpart and fire brigade, fire protection philosophy, model reviews, material selection, MTO’s, technical bid analyses, value engineering and construction coordination.
[2008 – 2010] Vopak - Terminal Bahamas
Greenfield Expansion Hydrocarbons Terminal, Extended Basic Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Hydraulic calculations and design, heat consequence modelling, PFD’s and P&ID’s, firewater pump selection, tendering documents, MTO’s, technical bid analyses, implementing multiple scope changes and coordination with the client.
[2009] Vopak - Terminal Yangpu, China
Grassroot Hydrocarbons Terminal, FEED project.
Storage tanks terminal project for the Yangpu harbour area. Interpreting Chinese standards and codes, front end engineering services to function as bases for the upcoming Basic Design phase.
[2008 – 2010] Essent - Gronau, Germany
German Epe Cluster, Underground Gas Storage, EPCM project.
Overall responsibilities for this project include: Hydraulic calculations and design, technical recommendations for underground firewater extension. Facilitate in the upgrade and extension of a technical inferior fire protection installation. Providing insight in the financial consequences of proposed technical solutions incl. technical bid analyses.
[2008 – 2009] National Oil Reserve Agency (NORA) - Cork, Ireland
Global Liquid Storage Greenfield, FEED project.
Tactical hydrocarbon products storage serving a National purpose. Providing engineering support on a consultancy bases. Presenting conclusions and plot plan arrangement recommendations to the client in a presentation.
[2008 – 2009] BP Amsterdam Terminal - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Bio-Ethanol, EPCM project.
Retrofitting two hydrocarbon products storage tanks fit for Ethanol storage. Reroute firewater and foam headers and assist in tank design changes for fire protection purposes. Preparation of requisitions followed up by technical bid analyses and construction coordination.
[2008 – 2009] BP Amsterdam Terminal - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
BAT Theseus project
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management for:
New package-unit containerised diesel driven fire water pumps on dedicated platform above harbour. Jetty fire protection systems design, including; escape way protection (water curtains), jetty structural steel cooling, oil booms and new elevated fire monitors for ship protection. Hydraulic calculations for complete fire water distribution ring main.
[2007 – 2008] Sirte Oil Company - Marsa al Brega, Libya
LNG Processing Plant Rejuvenation, Basic Engineering project.
Joint effort between Jacobs & Shell Global Solutions
Rejuvenation project involving a 40 year old LNG processing plant to guarantee safe and reliable performance for another 20 years of operations. Large scale project, consisting of; complete firefighting / protection installation replacement upgraded with the latest cutting edge technology. Site survey + visit in a combined effort with customer Shell Global Solutions.
[2007] Exxon/Mobil - Botlek Rotterdam, the Netherlands
RAP_PxD Chemical Paraxylene & Benzene Factory, Basic and Detail Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Hydraulic analyses, design, calculation and technical recommendation of an underground firewater extension. Formatting the technical solutions and recommendations in a presentation.
[2007] Neste Oil - Botlek Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Bio-Diesel Second Generation (B2G), Conceptual Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Hydraulic design and calculation of grass root underground firewater distribution network for new Bio-Diesel terminal.
[2007 - 2009] Kuwait Petroleum - Europoort Rotterdam, the Netherlands
New SRU FEED / SO2 WGT, Basic and Detail Engineering project.
Overall responsibilities for this project included: Hydraulic analyses, design, and technical recommendation of an underground firewater extension. Distillate scope definitions from scattered project information. Providing technical solutions, solving existing issues and coordination with both the client and local fire brigade.
[2006 - 2007] Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam), the Netherlands
“Imtech Projects North West B.V.”
Work scope; assistant project leader, working on a number of large scale sprinkler and HVAC projects for the “Utility Industry” at Schiphol Airport.
Providing customers with total technical solutions; offering a safe environment for travelers and employees.
Overall responsibilities for these projects included; updating the financial stats of both running and finalized projects. Managing of credit and debit balances and reporting results to the management. Preparing estimates and proposals for our customers, steering draftsmen and mechanics to meet and challenge project milestones. This included ordering of materials and tracking delivery dates.
[2005 - 2006] The Council of State, The Hague, the Netherlands
Work scope; project engineering, working on large scale HVAC project providing our customer with total technical solutions.
Total HVAC installations for historical building being completely rebuilt preserving its authentic characteristics.
[2005 – 2006] The Ministry of Finance, The Hague, the Netherlands
Work scope; project engineering, working on large scale HVAC project providing our customer with total technical solutions.
Complete new HVAC and firefighting installation including an upgrade of the existing systems.