Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1993, Norton Engineering Consultants has established itself as a leader in providing innovative engineering solutions for the petroleum, petrochemical, and environmental sectors. Our team of highly experienced engineers brings decades of expertise in process design, project development, and operational optimization. We specialize in delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges of our clients. With a focus on technical excellence and client collaboration, we have built long-term relationships across global industries.Our engineers possess direct experience with integrated petroleum companies, specialty chemical manufacturers, and environmental control technology firms. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through rigorous problem-solving and cutting-edge engineering practices. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to stay at the forefront of industry advancements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Services
Process Engineering
Environmental Control
Project Development
Combustion Systems
Emissions Reduction
Refinery Optimization
Petrochemical Engineering
Turnaround Planning
Mechanical Integrity
Advanced Process Control
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized engineering expertise in petroleum and petrochemical sectors
- Our team includes registered Professional Engineers with global project experience
- We provide tailored solutions for sulfuric acid and HF alkylation unit optimization
- Our engineers have direct operational experience with major integrated energy companies
- We implement proprietary technologies for emissions control and process efficiency
Services
Process Engineering
Our process engineering services focus on optimizing petroleum and petrochemical operations through advanced design and troubleshooting. We specialize in sulfuric acid and HF alkylation units, distillation processes, and polymer manufacturing systems. Our engineers deliver cost-effective solutions that enhance safety, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Environmental Control
We develop comprehensive environmental control solutions for flue gas scrubbing, NOx reduction, and particulate emissions control. Our expertise includes FCCU wet scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, and selective catalytic reduction systems. We help clients meet regulatory requirements while implementing sustainable practices that reduce operational costs and environmental footprint across refining and chemical manufacturing facilities.
Project Development
Our project development services cover the complete lifecycle from concept to execution. We provide feasibility studies, process design, and detailed engineering for grassroots installations and facility upgrades. Our team specializes in turnaround planning, mechanical integrity assessments, and risk-based inspection strategies to ensure successful project delivery and long-term operational reliability for complex industrial systems.
Combustion Systems
We offer specialized combustion system engineering for refinery heaters, boilers, and industrial furnaces. Our services include low-NOx burner retrofits, air preheat system design, and coking evaluation. We optimize combustion efficiency while ensuring compliance with emissions regulations, providing solutions that enhance equipment longevity and reduce maintenance requirements for both conventional and unconventional fuel applications.
Advanced Process Control
Our advanced process control solutions implement DMCPlus technology and basic control loop optimization. We develop dynamic models for steady-state optimization and provide controller commissioning services. Our systems improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and reduce energy consumption through sophisticated control strategies tailored to complex refining and chemical processing operations.
People
Jim Norton
Founder, CEO
With 38 years of engineering experience, Jim founded Norton Engineering after working at Exxon in combustion and petrochemical fields. He expanded the company to three offices, focusing on petroleum process engineering and environmental solutions while maintaining NJ Professional Engineer registration.
Rick Todd
President
Rick brings 20+ years of chemical engineering expertise in technology licensing and process safety. Former CB&I manager, he holds a Chemical Engineering PhD from Monash University and specializes in gas separation systems and process automation solutions for global clients.
Deke Lincoln
Director of Project Development
With 25+ years in engineering business development, Deke specializes in refining and renewable fuels projects. A Union College graduate with NC Professional Engineer registration, he excels at managing complex international projects from concept to completion.
Chris Steves
Principal Engineer
Chris has 30+ years of refining industry experience, including leadership roles in process engineering and operations management. He specializes in economic optimization and operational efficiency improvements for global petroleum and petrochemical clients.
David Osborn
Gulf Coast Engineering Manager
David offers 26 years of thermal system design expertise across clean energy and petrochemical sectors. With advanced degrees from Stevens Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic, he specializes in system integration and technical leadership for complex engineering projects.
Questions
What industries does Norton Engineering Consultants specialize in?
We specialize in petroleum refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and environmental control systems with global project experience.
Do you offer international engineering services?
Yes, we provide engineering solutions worldwide, with recent projects in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
What process engineering services do you provide?
We offer sulfuric acid/HF alkylation optimization, distillation processes, combustion systems, and polymer manufacturing engineering services.
Can you help with emissions compliance?
Yes, we specialize in NOx/SOx control systems, flue gas scrubbers, and particulate emissions reduction for industrial facilities.
Do you handle project development from concept to completion?
Yes, we manage full project lifecycles including feasibility studies, design, implementation, and startup support for complex engineering projects.
What makes your engineering team unique?
Our team combines 30+ years of industry experience with proprietary technologies and specialized expertise in challenging process engineering applications.
