Basic project information do you need to have when designing a custom pilot plant

Engineering design teams will want to know as much about your project as possible in order to give you an accurate scope. The three basic types of technical information you should have are commercial information, process operating parameters, and any additional process add-ons you are considering. Below are some examples of each of these:

• Commercial Information: Timeline, budget, desired ROI, Materials of Construction (MOC) (if known), dimensions of available space, seismic zone, wind loads, industry standards, accessibility requirements, etc.
• Process operating parameters: Process objective, major unit ops, operating ranges (heating, separation, cooling, etc., target operating pressure range, raw material composition, etc.
• Process Add-Ons: Desired level of automation, special instrumentation, HVAC requirements, availability of utilities (steam, water, nitrogen, etc)