Quick answer
In short, silo, bin & hopper design means engineering silos, bins and hoppers for bulk solids storage and discharge. The work is governed by ASME Sec VIII Div 1/2 and EN 13445, executed on licensed PV-Elite and checked against a documented QA checklist before issue.
What silo, bin & hopper design actually includes
Silo, Bin & Hopper Design is the discipline of engineering silos, bins and hoppers for bulk solids storage and discharge. In practice a complete scope covers the full chain from design inputs to construction-ready output, not just a single drawing or calculation.
A typical silo, bin & hopper design package from our team includes: mechanical design calculations, general arrangement drawing, fabrication & detail drawings, nozzle load & local stress checks. Each deliverable is produced on licensed PV-Elite, Codeware COMPRESS, Autodesk Inventor and passes an internal checker review before it reaches you.
How the work is delivered, step by step
Most engagements follow the same five-stage flow, whether the package is a single drawing or a multi-month frame agreement.
- Share inputs — design drawings, specifications and the project schedule.
- Free quote in 24 hours — fixed lump-sum, per-tonne, per-drawing or hourly.
- Model & engineer — built on PV-Elite to ASME Sec VIII Div 1/2.
- Review & approve — internal check, then your comments closed fast.
- Issue for construction — mechanical design calculations and general arrangement drawing issued with revision control.
Which codes and standards govern silo, bin & hopper design
The governing standard depends on where your project is built. Our teams work daily to ASME Sec VIII Div 1/2, EN 13445, PD 5500, API 650, TEMA, API 660 and to client specifications such as Shell DEPs and major operator standards.
Getting the code basis agreed at kick-off is the single most effective way to avoid late-stage rework — it fixes load combinations, material grades, tolerances and documentation format before modeling starts.
When you need it — and when you don't
You need professional silo, bin & hopper design whenever the output feeds fabrication, regulatory review or a design-responsibility handover. Early concept sketches and feasibility studies can be lighter, but anything issued for construction should carry a checked, code-referenced package.
If you are unsure which level of detail your project needs, send us your inputs — a senior engineer will scope it honestly, even if that means telling you a smaller package will do.
What Is Silo, Bin & Hopper Design? A Complete Guide: FAQ
What is silo, bin & hopper design?
In short, silo, bin & hopper design means engineering silos, bins and hoppers for bulk solids storage and discharge. The work is governed by ASME Sec VIII Div 1/2 and EN 13445, executed on licensed PV-Elite and checked against a documented QA checklist before issue.
Which software is used for silo, bin & hopper design?
We deliver on licensed PV-Elite, Codeware COMPRESS, Autodesk Inventor and issue native files plus PDF, DWG and IFC on request.
Which standards do you follow for silo, bin & hopper design?
We work to ASME Sec VIII Div 1/2, EN 13445, PD 5500, API 650, TEMA, API 660, plus client specifications such as Shell DEPs and major operator standards.
How long does a silo, bin & hopper design package take?
Small packages are typically delivered in 3–7 working days; larger scopes are split into phased submissions agreed at kick-off.
How do I get a quote for silo, bin & hopper design?
Send your drawings or scope through our quote form — a senior engineer reviews them and returns a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours, free and without obligation.