In developing a conceptual design, the Sigma Project Team devotes considerable effort in understanding the overall objective and works diligently to develop success criteria. Within this structure, Sigma selects potential alternatives and evaluates their benefits against the technical, operational and budgetary guidelines. Utilizing this thorough evaluation process, Sigma ranks the alternatives and provides a recommended solution for implementation.
Sigma's staff has demonstrated experience in feasibility studies and conceptual and detailed design for projects associated with a wide range of power generating, power delivery and central utility systems for industrial and commercial facilities. Sigma’s successful implementation of projects includes emissions controls, operational upgrades, performance enhancements, routine replacements and retrofits.
Sigma provides engineering services to owners in determining the technical, operational and economic feasibility of constructing new facilities or retrofitting additions to, or performing upgrades on, existing facilities. Based upon Sigma’s in depth analysis, owners can make informed decisions to maximize the return on investment for projects prior to commencing detailed design efforts. Capabilities include:
Engineering Feasibility Studies
- Site evaluation and selection
- Plant configuration determination
- Plant performance optimization studies
- Life cycle cost/benefit assessments
Preliminary Engineering and Design
- Conceptual designs
- Budgetary capital cost estimates
- Proposed implementation schedule
Technology, Regulatory and Environmental Assessments
- Environmental assessments
- Regulatory assessments
- Technology evaluations
Plant Licensing, Permitting and Siting Support
- Permitting strategy development
- Technical support of permit process
- Technical input to EIS
- Expediting of permits
- Agency representation