Systems Design and Implementation Planning for a Pressurised Ingredient Delivery System - 5783

Project Goals and Objectives

The internship will:

• Design a robust pressurised delivery system for ingredients
• Ensure accurate, repeatable automated dosing
• Minimise cross-contamination risk
• Enable high-throughput operation
• Provide a scalable architecture for a 1000-ingredient library
• Coordinate and technically manage existing suppliers to ensure integrated system delivery
• The outcome will be an implementation-ready engineering package, not just a concept.

Scope of Work

• Process & System Requirements Definition
  • Characterise fluid properties of ingredients (viscosity range, density, volatility, compatibility)
  • Define required dosing accuracy and speed
  • Establish operating pressures and safe limits
  • Define cleaning/purge requirements
  • Confirm environmental and safety considerations  

Deliverable: Process design brief

• Pressurised Delivery System Design
  • From a systems/chemical engineering perspective, the intern will: 
    • Select and Justify Delivery Method Evaluate and specify the pressure vessels, manifolds, delivery lines, pressure regulation, and any other required equipment. 
    • Perform Engineering Calculations Complete the calculations to ensure the specification is fit for purpose and will function correctly, with the appropriate safety factors and considerations. 

Deliverable: Engineering calculations and equipment specification

• System Architecture & Integration 
  • Develop a complete high-level design which may include:
  • Process flow diagram
  • Pipe design
  • Control philosophy for pressurised dosing
  • Interlock and fail-safe logic requirements
  • Integration points with other system elements

Deliverable: Integrated System Architecture Document

• Risk Assessment and Safety Engineering
  • Conduct structured analysis including:
  • Overpressure scenarios
  • Line rupture / leak risk
  • Air entrainment risks
  • Cross-contamination between ingredients
  • Cleaning and purge risks
  • Operator exposure risks Method: DRA and/or FMEA.

Deliverable: Design Risk Assessment Report

• Project Management and Supplier Coordination
  • The intern will support project delivery by
    • Translating engineering requirements into technical specifications for each supplier
    • Coordinating technical input between all suppliers
    • Identifying interface risks and responsibility gaps
    • Creating a RACI matrix
    • Facilitating review meetings
    • Developing an implementation timeline including:

Deliverable: Integrated project plan

Intern Role

The intern will act as:

• Process/System Design Engineer
• Technical integrator between suppliers
• Engineering project coordinator They will not be fabricating equipment or coding PLC software, but will define the technical requirements those suppliers must deliver against.

Skills Required Essential

• Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering background
• Fluid dynamics and pressure system calculations
• Understanding of pumps, valves and piping systems
• Structured engineering documentation capability
• Basic project management competence

Desirable: 

• Experience in small-batch process industries
• Familiarity with automated dosing systems
• Awareness of industrial safety standards