Modularization & Skid-Mounted Units for Industrial Process Systems
Gelan supports industrial projects with factory-assembled modular systems, skid-mounted equipment packages, and integrated process units to reduce site work, improve delivery control, and simplify installation.
For new build, revamp, overseas, or remote-site projects, more fabrication, assembly, inspection, and interface checking can be completed before the equipment leaves the factory.
- Reduce site installation work
- Improve schedule and delivery control
- Simplify equipment and piping interfaces
- Support faster installation and commissioning
When Should You Choose Modularization
Modularization is useful when site work is hard to control. It helps project teams move more fabrication, assembly, inspection, and interface checking into the factory before delivery.
Site Installation Time Is Too Short
Problem:
Your project has a tight installation window. Delayed field welding, fitting, or alignment may affect the whole schedule.
What You Need:
Factory-assembled skid-mounted units that reduce site work and support faster installation.
Site Labor or Supervision Is Limited
Problem:
Overseas or remote sites may not have enough skilled labor, tools, or on-site engineering support.
What You Need:
Pre-assembled modules that arrive with clearer interfaces, checked connections, and easier installation steps.
Equipment and Piping Interfaces Are Complex
Problem:
Multiple equipment, piping lines, valves, instruments, and structures must match correctly on site.
What You Need:
A modular process system with coordinated equipment layout, piping interfaces, lifting points, and installation boundaries.
Multiple Suppliers Create Coordination Risk
Factory Testing Is Needed Before Shipment
Problem:
If problems are found only after the equipment arrives on site, correction becomes slower and more expensive.
What You Need:
Factory assembly, inspection, FAT support, and documentation review before shipment.
Revamp Work Must Fit Existing Plant Limits
Problem:
Existing foundations, nozzles, pipe routes, and shutdown schedules may limit how much work can be done on site.
What You Need:
Custom skid-mounted equipment or replacement modules designed around the existing plant layout and installation window.
What Gelan Can Engineer and Customize
Gelan supports custom engineering from system layout to key process equipment and fabricated components. This helps your team reduce supplier gaps and turn non-standard project requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Skid-Mounted Equipment Packages
For projects that need key equipment delivered with support frames, piping interfaces, valves, instruments, or access structures.
This helps reduce site assembly work and makes equipment installation easier to control.
Integrated Equipment Modules
For projects that need several equipment items combined into one factory-assembled package.
Gelan can coordinate equipment layout, piping connection points, steel structures, inspection access, and delivery documentation before shipment.
Modular Process and Utility Systems
For projects that need part of a process or utility system pre-assembled before arriving on site.
This can support heating, cooling, fuel processing, heat recovery, separation, and other industrial process requirements.
Revamp and Replacement Modules
For plant upgrade, capacity expansion, or shutdown projects where site work must be reduced.
Gelan can support pre-assembled modules designed around existing foundations, nozzles, pipe routes, space limits, and lifting conditions.
Need More Support Beyond Custom Engineering?
Custom Engineering & Prototyping
Custom design and prototyping forspecial applications, pilot projects,and unique site requirements.
Plant Revamp & Modernization
Upgrade existing plants and energysystems for higher efficiency, better reliability and lower operating cost.
EPC Support Services
For projects that need engineering coordination, documentation support, inspection control, and delivery planning.
How Gelan Handles Modular Fabrication and Skid Package Delivery
Gelan helps turn process requirements into factory-assembled skid-mounted packages that are easier to inspect, transport, install, and connect on site.
Define the Modular Boundary
Confirm process scope, equipment list, site layout, transport limits, and lifting conditions.
Coordinate Equipment and Interfaces
Align equipment, piping, valves, instruments, steel structures, and site tie-in points before fabrication.
Fabricate and Pre-Assemble in the Factory
Complete equipment manufacturing, structural fabrication, piping work, and package assembly in a controlled factory environment.
Inspect, Test, and Prepare Documents
Check dimensions, interfaces, welding quality, assembly status, FAT records, and delivery documents before shipment.
Support Transport and Site Installation
Prepare the package for lifting, transport, site connection, and installation guidance.
Why Choose Gelan Instead of a Standard Skid Fabricator
For industrial projects, a skid is not only a steel frame. It must match the process, equipment, piping, inspection, transport, and site installation requirements.
Gelan supports custom skid fabrication with process equipment manufacturing, factory assembly, interface control, and project delivery support.
Gelan EPC Project Support
- Coordinates layout, nozzles, tie-ins, and installation boundaries
- Integrates equipment, structure, piping, inspection, and documents
- Manufactures major process equipment in-house
- Supports factory assembly, inspection, FAT, and pre-shipment checks
- Moves more assembly and interface checks into the factory
Your Project Risk
- Interfaces do not match on site
- Too many suppliers create confusion
- Key equipment quality is hard to control
- Problems are found after delivery
- Site installation takes too long
Equipment Categories Gelan Can Support as Skid-Mounted Packages
Heating
Fired Heaters
Skid-mounted heating packages, convection modules, reformer-related units, and fuel processing equipment packages.
Explore Category →Heat Transfer
Heat Exchangers
Skid-mounted heat exchangers, heat exchange modules, cooling packages, and pre-assembled piping interfaces.
Explore Category →Separation & Control
Process Vessels & Tanks
Separator skids, buffer vessel modules, reactor packages, storage tank modules, and pressure equipment packages.
Explore Category →Waste Heat Recovery
Waste Heat Recovery Equipment
Waste heat boiler modules, economizer packages, preheater modules, and heat recovery equipment packages.
Explore Category →Emission Treatment
Combustion & Emission Systems
Thermal oxidizer packages, incineration systems, and emission control equipment modules.
Explore Category →Replacement & Revamp
Components & Spares
Tube bundles, finned tubes, furnace tubes, steel structures, and replacement parts for modular packages.
Explore Category →System Projects Where Skid-Mounted Packages Can Reduce Site Work
In large industrial systems, the whole unit does not always need to be skid-mounted. But key equipment packages, utility units, auxiliary systems, and replacement modules can be pre-assembled to reduce field work, simplify installation, and lower interface risk.
Crude Distillation Unit
CDU projects may need modular support for preheating, heat exchange, waste heat recovery, and replacement equipment packages.
Vacuum Distillation Unit
VDU projects can use factory-assembled modules for heaters, heat exchangers, vessels, air coolers, and revamp replacement packages.
Hydrotreating Unit
Gelan can support equipment packages for heaters, heat exchangers, separators, and related process interfaces in hydrotreating projects.
Delayed Coking Unit
Delayed coking projects may require modular equipment packages for heating, heat recovery, process vessels, and shutdown replacement work.
SOFC Power Generation System
Fuel processing, heat recovery, cooling, and auxiliary systems can be arranged as skid-mounted packages to simplify site installation.
Industrial Cooling Water System
Cooling water systems are suitable for skid-mounted delivery with pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, filters, valves, and control interfaces.
Industries Gelan Supports with Modular Delivery
Gelan supports modular and skid-mounted delivery for industries where site work, safety control, and project timing are difficult to manage.
Modular Skid Delivery Experience for Industrial Projects
Gelan has supported industrial customers with skid-mounted equipment packages, workshop pre-assembly, interface checking, and modular delivery. These projects help customers see how Gelan can reduce site work and make installation easier to control.
Skid-Mounted Heat Exchanger Package for Faster Site Installation
Project Need:
A petrochemical expansion project needed a high-temperature heat exchanger package for limited site space and a tight EPC schedule.
Gelan support:
Gelan delivered a skid-mounted shell and tube heat exchanger package designed for 420°C and 3.5 MPa.
The unit was assembled with piping and instrumentation in the workshop before shipment.
Customer value:
The factory-built skid reduced field welding and helped shorten on-site installation time by about 40%.
Skid-Mounted Pressure Vessel Module for Complex Piping Interfaces
Project background:
A chemical processing project needed a high-pressure vessel package with multiple piping connections and strict safety requirements.
Gelan support:
Gelan supplied a 60-ton skid-mounted pressure vessel module designed for 5.0 MPa and 350°C.
The vessel, piping, valves, instruments, and structure were integrated before delivery, with ASME U stamp support.
Customer value:
The pre-assembled module reduced field piping work and made the pressure vessel system easier to install, inspect, and connect on site.
Workshop-Assembled Reformer Furnace Skid for Overseas Delivery
Project background:
An overseas hydrogen project in Argentina needed a reformer furnace skid with reliable fabrication quality and easier site installation.
Gelan support:
Gelan fabricated and assembled the reformer furnace skid in the workshop before shipment, supporting integrated skid delivery for the hydrogen unit.
Customer value:
The workshop-assembled skid reduced site installation work and helped the customer manage overseas project execution with fewer field uncertainties.
FAQ About Modularization and Skid-Mounted Units
What are skid-mounted units used for in industrial projects?
Skid-mounted units help move equipment, piping, valves, instruments, and support structures into a factory-assembled package. This reduces site work and makes installation easier to control.
Can Gelan support custom skid design and fabrication?
Yes. Gelan can support custom skid design and fabrication based on your process needs, equipment scope, site layout, transport limits, and installation plan.
What types of skid-mounted equipment can Gelan support?
Gelan can support skid-mounted equipment packages for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, fired heaters, waste heat recovery units, cooling systems, fuel processing systems, and other industrial process equipment.
Is a modular process system the same as a complete plant?
Not always. In many projects, only key equipment packages, utility systems, auxiliary units, or replacement modules are factory-assembled. The full plant may still be installed and connected on site.
How can skid-mounted packages reduce site work?
More fabrication, assembly, interface checking, and inspection can be completed in the factory. This helps reduce field welding, site fitting, and installation uncertainty.
What information should I provide for a modular skid quotation?
You can provide the process flow, equipment list, design conditions, site layout, interface points, transport limits, installation plan, and required standards or certifications.
Need a Skid-Mounted Package for Your Project?
Share your process requirements, equipment scope, site limits, and installation plan with Gelan. Our team can help review whether your system is suitable for skid-mounted or modular delivery.