# Porritt Inc.

> Porritt Inc. is an engineering company in Utah that helps oil refineries, chemical plants, and other energy facilities run safely and stay compliant. It offers process safety management (PSM) consulting, OSHA 1910.119 / RAGAGEP compliance reviews, and refinery operator and mechanic training, plus its own software: NORMEX Standards AI, NEXUS engineering tools, and Plant Intelligence. It also builds balance-of-plant control systems and neuromorphic edge hardware for power plants, LNG, hydrogen, carbon capture, ships, and fusion-ready plants.

Key facts:
- Founder: Timothy Porritt, process safety engineer with 30+ years in refineries and chemical plants.
- Good fit for: PSM program development, PHA facilitation, PSM audits, RAGAGEP gap reviews, engineering standards modernization, refinery training, balance-of-plant controls.
- Balance of plant = everything in a plant except the heat source (pumps, coolant, turbines, cryogenics, vacuum, electrical, controls); about 80% of any plant.
- Architecture: fission first, fusion ready.
- Software: 3 product families, 20+ in-house applications.
- Federal: SAM.gov registered, UEI WQWHVJ1J98S9, CAGE 9Z7B9.
- Contact: timothy@porrittinc.com, https://porrittinc.com/contact/

## Services
- [Process Safety Management (PSM) Consulting](https://porrittinc.com/process-safety-management-consulting/): Process Safety Management (PSM) consulting for refineries and chemical plants — program development, PHA facilitation, audits, and incident investigation.
- [RAGAGEP Compliance Review for Refineries](https://porrittinc.com/ragagep-compliance-review/): RAGAGEP compliance review for refineries — OSHA 1910.119 audit-ready in days, not months. Fixed-fee engagements. SAM-registered Porritt Inc.
- [Engineering & PSM Services](https://porrittinc.com/services/): PSM services including consulting, RAGAGEP compliance reviews, AI for process safety, operator training, and product support for refineries.
- [AI-Powered Refinery Training | Operator Programs](https://porrittinc.com/training/): 71-module AI-powered training for refinery operators, mechanics, and PSM compliance. OSHA 1910.119(g) compliant. Starting at $500 per module.
- [Operator Training Program | Refinery DCS Training](https://porrittinc.com/training/operators/): 37-module refinery operator training program covering CDU, FCC, hydrocracking, and safety systems. OSHA 1910.119(g) compliant. AI-generated curricula.
- [Mechanic Training | Refinery Maintenance Tech](https://porrittinc.com/training/mechanics/): 34-module refinery mechanic training covering rotating equipment, static equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems. OSHA PSM compliant.
- [PSM Training Compliance | OSHA 1910.119 Programs](https://porrittinc.com/training/compliance/): Meet OSHA 1910.119(g) operator training requirements with documented, RAGAGEP-aligned refinery training. Includes sample completion records.
- [Training Module Catalog | Refinery Courses](https://porrittinc.com/training/catalog/): Browse 71 refinery training modules. Filter by operations, maintenance, safety, or PSM. Pricing from $500 per module to $18,000 combined program.
- [Product Support](https://porrittinc.com/support/): Direct product support for NORMEX Standards AI, NEXUS CAD, and all Porritt Inc. products. Same-business-day response from the engineers who built the software.

## Software products
- [Refinery Software Products | PSM Compliance Tools](https://porrittinc.com/projects/): Explore Porritt Inc. refinery software: NORMEX standards AI, NEXUS CAD 3D modeling, ARCHIMEDES calculations, AutoPID P&IDs, and NEXUS Event Prediction.
- [NORMEX Standards AI | Engineering Standards Tool](https://porrittinc.com/normex-ai/): Modernize outdated engineering standards in 20 minutes with NORMEX AI. Upload legacy PDFs, get OSHA-aligned, RAGAGEP-compliant updated standards.
- [AI for Process Safety — NORMEX](https://porrittinc.com/ai-for-process-safety/): NORMEX Standards AI delivers OSHA-ready PSM standards in 20 minutes — offline, no cloud, no consulting fees. RAGAGEP-aligned for refineries & plants.
- [NORMEX Federal | PSM Compliance for DOD & DOE Refineries](https://porrittinc.com/normex-federal/): NORMEX Federal: PSM compliance software for DOD, DOE, and government refineries. SAM-registered (UEI WQWHVJ1J98S9). Genesis Mission and federal-ready.
- [NEXUS CAD | AI 3D Modeling for Refinery Engineers](https://porrittinc.com/nexus-cad/): NEXUS CAD: AI-powered 3D modeling for refinery and chemical-plant engineers. Parametric models, point-cloud import, and ISA-5.1 PFD export.
- [AutoPID | AI P&ID Generation & ISA-5.1 Verification](https://porrittinc.com/autopid/): Generate ISA-5.1 compliant P&IDs and verify drawings against OSHA PSM. AI-assisted drafting, MOC-linked revision tracking, RAGAGEP alignment. By Porritt Inc.
- [ARCHIMEDES Calculations | Pressure Relief Tools](https://porrittinc.com/archimedes/): Replace spreadsheets with auditable, standards-traced engineering computation: pressure relief sizing, heat exchangers, and hydraulics to API & ASME.
- [NEXUS Event Prediction AI | Predictive Safety AI](https://porrittinc.com/sentinel-event-prediction/): Predict process safety incidents before they happen. NEXUS Event Prediction uses AI pattern recognition on historical data to identify emerging risks in refinery operations.
- [Materials Degradation AI | Corrosion Prediction](https://porrittinc.com/materials-degradation-ai/): AI-powered corrosion and inspection intelligence. Predict materials degradation, optimize inspection intervals, and extend asset life with data-driven analysis.
- [QUANTA Energy Intelligence | Energy Analytics](https://porrittinc.com/quanta/): Deep-dive energy intelligence platform covering 11 frontier technologies at 3 depth levels. Hydrogen, SMR, fusion, CCS, and more. Built for serious learners.
- [NORMEX AI vs Cority | PSM Software Comparison](https://porrittinc.com/normex-vs-cority/): Compare NORMEX AI vs Cority for PSM compliance. Side-by-side feature comparison covering offline capability, pricing, OSHA alignment, and RAGAGEP support.

## Guides and resources
- [Cost of PSM Non-Compliance | OSHA Penalties](https://porrittinc.com/the-real-cost-of-psm-non-compliance/): Calculate the real cost of PSM non-compliance. OSHA penalties, unplanned shutdowns, and incident costs vs. the ROI of proactive process safety management.
- [PSM for Modular Refineries | Compliance Guide](https://porrittinc.com/psm-for-modular-refineries/): Process safety management tailored for modular and skid-mounted refineries. OSHA 1910.119 compliance scaled for small-footprint operations.
- [Process Safety Learning Resources](https://porrittinc.com/learn-about-energy/): Free process safety resources, OSHA compliance guides, and refinery engineering articles. Learn about PSM programs, RAGAGEP, and AI-powered standards.
- [Refinery Engineering Resources | PSM Downloads](https://porrittinc.com/resources/): Free process safety resources including compliance guides, OSHA reference materials, RAGAGEP documentation, and refinery engineering best practices.
- [Energy & PSM Blog](https://porrittinc.com/blog/): Ongoing research on refinery economics, nuclear fuels, modular refining, process safety, and the AI tooling we build to run it all.

## Company
- [About Timothy Porritt | PSM Consultant & Engineer](https://porrittinc.com/about/): Meet Timothy Porritt, a process safety engineer with 30+ years helping oil refineries and chemical plants achieve OSHA PSM compliance and RAGAGEP alignment.
- [Contact Porritt Inc. | PSM Consulting Services](https://porrittinc.com/contact/): Contact Porritt Inc. for PSM consulting, NORMEX AI demos, or refinery training inquiries. Based in Layton, UT. Book a free consultation.
- [Privacy Policy](https://porrittinc.com/privacy-policy/): How Porritt Inc. collects, uses, and protects information across porrittinc.com and NORMEX Standards AI. GDPR-aware; we don't train AI on your data.
- [Terms of Service](https://porrittinc.com/terms-conditions/): Terms of service for porrittinc.com and NORMEX Standards AI. Engineering-aid scope, US (Utah) venue, AI output review responsibility.

## Overview
- [Porritt Inc. — Energizing the 4th State](https://porrittinc.com/): Porritt Inc. — Balance-of-plant control, plant intelligence software, and neuromorphic hardware for the plasma era.
- [Software — Three Families, One Operating Layer | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/software.html): Porritt Inc. software: NEXUS engineering suite, NORMEX compliance AI, and Plant Intelligence — the operating layer for complex energy facilities.
- [Helios Core — Balance-of-Plant Control | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/helios.html): The Porritt Inc. balance-of-plant control story, told around a living star: coolant, power conversion, fuel cycle, cryogenics, vacuum, electrical, and supervisory control.
- [Learn About Energy — Deep Dives & Refinery Training | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/learn.html): Learn about energy with Porritt Inc.: QUANTA deep dives on 11 frontier technologies, plus OSHA PSM-compliant operator, mechanic, and compliance training programs.
- [Energy & PSM Blog | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/blog.html): Ongoing research on refinery economics, nuclear fuels, modular refining, process safety, and the AI tooling we build to run it all.
- [Shop | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/shop.html): Branded merchandise, engineering apparel, and industrial-themed gear.

## Balance-of-plant control by industry
- [Carbon Capture | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-ccs.html): Capture-train control, legacy integration, and MRV-ready data.
- [Hydrogen & Ammonia | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-h2.html): Electrolyzer fleet control, synthesis-loop balance of plant, and leak-aware sensing.
- [LNG & Gas Processing | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-lng.html): Cryogenic supervision, boil-off management, and compressor protection — the three places an LNG facility loses money or containment.
- [BoP Control — Large-Scale Marine Vessels | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-marine.html): Porritt Inc. balance-of-plant control for large-scale vessels: cruise ships and naval platforms — a floating city is a floating plant.
- [Power Generation | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-power.html): Thermal-cycle supervision, grid-interface control, and a heat-source agnostic architecture.
- [BoP Control — Complex Process Facilities | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-process.html): Porritt Inc. balance-of-plant control for complex process facilities: refineries, power generation, LNG, hydrogen and ammonia, carbon capture.
- [Refineries | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/bop-refineries.html): Thirty years of refinery process safety built the rules this control layer follows.

## Capabilities
- [Boil-Off Management | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-boil-off.html): Boil-off gas is inventory leaving the tank. Recovery, reliquefaction, and fuel-gas routing are supervised as an economic decision.
- [Capture-Train Control | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-capture-train.html): Absorber, stripper, reboiler duty, and solvent condition supervised against a host plant whose load is not under your control.
- [Compressor Protection | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-compressor.html): Surge margin, seal-gas health, and driver condition watched at the machine.
- [Cryogenic Supervision | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-cryo-supervision.html): Cold-box performance, exchanger approach temperature, and refrigerant loop condition tracked continuously.
- [Electrolyzer Fleet Control | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-electrolyzer.html): Dozens to hundreds of electrolyzer stacks, each with its own degradation curve, dispatched against a power price that moves every five minutes.
- [Grid-Interface Control | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-grid-interface.html): Dispatch, ramp rate, frequency response, and interconnect compliance handled at the plant edge.
- [Heat-Source Agnostic | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-heat-agnostic.html): Initial operating run on fission heat with engineered tie-in taps to retrofit fusion heat sources after testing.
- [Integrity-Informed Ops | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-integrity-ops.html): Corrosion and remaining-life models feed the operating envelope directly.
- [Leak-Aware Sensing | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-leak-sensing.html): Hydrogen finds every flange. Event-driven sensing at the joint level catches a release long before an area monitor integrates enough to alarm.
- [Legacy Integration | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-legacy-integration.html): The host facility predates the capture unit, usually by decades.
- [MRV-Ready Data | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-mrv-data.html): Measurement, reporting, and verification obligations mean the data has to be defensible years after it was recorded.
- [PSM-Aware Interlocks | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-psm-interlocks.html): Interlock logic that reads OSHA 1910.119 as an input: MOC state, PHA findings, and mechanical integrity status become live control data.
- [Synthesis-Loop BoP | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-synthesis-loop.html): Compression, recycle, refrigeration, and purge on the ammonia loop supervised as one system.
- [Thermal-Cycle Supervision | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-thermal-cycle.html): Feedwater, steam or sCO₂, condensate, and heat rejection supervised as one thermodynamic cycle instead of four separate control loops.
- [Unit-Level SCADA | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/cap-unit-scada.html): One supervisory picture across CDU, VDU, FCC, hydrocracking, reforming, and utilities.

## Fusion plant systems
- [Primary Coolant Loop | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-coolant.html): Dual molten-salt loops carry blanket heat to the power island.
- [Cryoplant | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-cryoplant.html): Helium refrigeration delivers 4.5 K cold power to the superconducting magnet set, with 80 K thermal shields and quench-recovery surge volumes. 
- [Plant Electrical | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-electrical.html): Generator step-up, auxiliary distribution, and pulsed-power interfaces for magnet and heating systems.
- [I&C / SCADA — the Jarvis layer | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-ic-scada.html): Every fusion plant system reports into one supervisory layer. Plant Intelligence fuses six balance-of-plant systems into one operator picture.
- [Power Conversion | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-power-conversion.html): A supercritical CO₂ Brayton cycle converts blanket heat to grid electricity at high efficiency in a compact footprint.
- [Tritium Fuel Cycle | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-tritium.html): A closed-loop tritium plant: breeding-blanket extraction, isotope separation, cryogenic distillation, and metal-hydride storage beds.
- [Vacuum Systems | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/sys-vacuum.html): Staged roughing, turbomolecular, and cryosorption pumping hold the torus at ultra-high vacuum and the cryostat at insulating vacuum.

## Neuromorphic and defense sensing
- [Neuromorphic Compute — R&D Vision | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/neuromorphic.html): Porritt Inc. R&D vision: event-driven neuromorphic compute for plant control in the plasma era — microsecond reflexes at milliwatt power.
- [Edge Threat Detection — Low-Power Neuromorphic Sensing | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/edge-threat.html): Porritt Inc. vision: low-power neuromorphic sensing for perimeter and infrastructure threat detection — always watching, nearly zero power.
- [Hypersonic Detection & Tracking — Capability Vision | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/hypersonic.html): Porritt Inc. capability vision: event-driven sensing architectures for detecting and tracking hypersonic-class threats — early warning at the speed of the threat.
- [Spiking Anomaly Detection | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/nm-direction-01.html): Conventional anomaly detection samples a tag on a scan cycle and compares it to a threshold.
- [Edge I&C at the Sensor | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/nm-direction-02.html): Today the intelligence sits in a cabinet and the sensor sends raw data to it.
- [Reflex Layer for BoP | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/nm-direction-03.html): Biology separates reflex from deliberation: the spinal cord pulls your hand off the stove before your brain finishes forming the thought.

## High-performance computing
- [Energy-Adjacent Halls | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/hpc-pillar-01.html): AI demand is an energy problem. Siting compute at the generator, not at the end of a congested interconnect, removes the queue and the losses.
- [Server-Class, Vendor-Open | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/hpc-pillar-02.html): The reference architecture specifies interfaces, thermals, and power — not a silicon vendor.
- [Run by Plant Intelligence | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/hpc-pillar-03.html): The compute hall is a process facility with unusual tenants, run by the same supervisory stack that runs the power generation.
- [HPC Compute — Proposed Reference Architecture | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/hpc.html): Porritt Inc. proposal: server-class HPC reference architecture colocated with generation — energy-adjacent compute for plant AI.

## Marine
- [Cruise & Passenger Vessels | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/marine-cruise.html): A large cruise ship is a floating city with a power plant, a water plant, a waste plant, and a hotel on top.
- [Naval Platforms | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/marine-naval.html): Naval balance of plant carries every commercial requirement plus survivability, damage control, and a crew that has other jobs.
- [Self-Contained by Design | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/marine-reason-01.html): A vessel is the purest balance-of-plant problem there is: generation, distribution, cooling, water.
- [Event-Driven Sensing | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/marine-reason-02.html): Shipboard cabling is expensive, heavy, and disruptive to install.
- [One Crew-Sized HUD | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/marine-reason-03.html): Crews are getting smaller while plants get more complex.

## Training
- [Training Module Catalog | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/train-catalog.html): Seventy-one modules across operations, maintenance, safety, and PSM compliance.
- [Compliance Training | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/train-compliance.html): PSM and RAGAGEP curricula for EHS teams, engineers, and plant leadership — the regulatory backbone behind every safe barrel.
- [Mechanic Training Program | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/train-mechanics.html): Thirty-four modules across rotating equipment, static equipment, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
- [Operator Training Program | Porritt Inc.](https://porrittinc.com/train-operators.html): Four progressive levels, 37 modules, all ten major refinery process units.