Boiler, Combustion, Thermal &
Steam Systems Engineering
Requirements-driven engineering & technology solutions for industrial boilers, fired systems, and thermal and process heat equipment worldwide - from feasibility studies through detailed engineering and commissioning.
IMPACT
Engineering Results Across Industries and Geographies
CPE partners with plant operators, project developers, and OEMs to solve combustion, thermal, and steam system problems - from initial study through startup, operational support, and optimization.
500+
Projects Delivered
Audits, Studies, Technical Services, and Detailed Engineering Across Six Continents
93%
Repeat Business
Long-term partnerships built on consistent results, project after project
10+
Years in Operation
Repeat clients in wood products, edible oils, biomass power, carbon capture, and chemical manufacturing
$50K-$250M
Project Capex Range
From single-boiler audits to greenfield plant engineering & design
OUR SERVICES
Depth Across the Project Lifecycle
From initial assessment through construction-ready deliverables - boilers, boiler houses, fired systems, steam and condensate, emissions control, and CHP and power generation infrastructure.
Energy Audits
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Engineering
Project Management
Field Technical Services
Reality Capture
Energy Audits
Quantify losses, identify potential underlying root cause(s), identify and vet additional operational improvements, and rank corrective actions for maintenance and capital planning.
LEARN MOREFeasibility Studies
Gather and analyze data, options performance modeling, compare options, and estimate costs and schedule for capital projects before committing.
LEARN MOREDetailed Engineering
Stage-gated engineering providing internal review and construction-ready engineering packages: 3D Models, General Arrangements, P&IDs, equipment specifications, single line diagrams, and procurement support.
LEARN MOREProject Management
Schedules, budgets, procurement, and field coordination from engineering through startup and commissioning.
LEARN MOREField Technical Services
Combustion tuning, UT testing, boiler & pressure vessel inspections, emissions testing, instrumentation spanning & calibration, and commissioning support from engineers who design these systems.
LEARN MOREReality Capture
3D laser scanning and drone LiDAR & photogrammetry for brownfield engineering, clash detection, and as-built documentation.
LEARN MORECASE STUDIES
Proven Performance, Anywhere in the World.
With a track record of successful projects across six continents, we bring a global perspective to every client engagement.
OUR TECHNOLOGIES
Designed and Supplied by CPE
CPE-designed stoker, bubbling and circulating fluidized bed, and suspension-fired configurations for biomass, natural gas, multi-fuel, and hydrogen-ready industrial & power steam generation.
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What Our Clients Say
“CPE has been an invaluable partner for our biomass power generation plant, delivering timely and impactful results across numerous projects and repairs. Their team is refreshingly honest, possesses extensive knowledge of our systems, and excels at identifying profitable improvements. Support and response times have...”
Nick Fitzgerald
Operations Manager/Chief Power Engineer
“We're pleased with the biomass boiler Clear Process designed for us. They took time to understand our detailed fuel situation, operational constraints, and team feedback. The result has been better fuel efficiency and lower emissions than we expected. Our maintenance team also finds it much easier to work with. The...”
Cristian Muñoz Elgueta
General Manager
“CPE has been instrumental in identifying and addressing boiler efficiency and emissions challenges at our facility. Their work in tuning critical control loops has significantly improved plant stability and extended periods of uptime. The team is highly thorough, consistently supporting their recommendations with data...”
Lane Shewry
Powerhouse Superintendent
“Working with CPE has been highly beneficial for our pre-revenue water technology start-up. Their reputation as an established, full-service engineering firm has provided critical validation with prospective customers, while their broad expertise has delivered meaningful cost and time savings. Since partnering with...”
Ron Swanson
Business Development Lead
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