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An outdated semi-automated solution was replaced by this automated chemical pilot plant. The plant features industrial batching equipment and batch management software that has increased system productivity by 60 percent over the old solution. This pilot process system is an upgraded solution, replacing a fully manual operation.

A batch mixing system is assembled into modules in EPIC's fabrication shop. This system shipped overseas to it's final destination where it will be used to introduce a new product to the market.

A completed pilot skid by EPIC ships down the highway to it's final destination. Every pilot plant is fully tested before leaving EPIC's facility and arrives fully ready for startup. Our experts come with your plant to install and start it up, making sure punch list items and training is completed for you.

EPIC installs a module through the roof a new facility. Modules provide the extra benefit of containing your process into one mobile unit. This means your process can be installed in hard-to-reach areas of your plant, or moved at will. Don't worry, we don't normally need to remove your roof to install your pilot plant!

The Process & Mechanical team work hand-in-hand with the Quality Assurance department on each of the pilot plants that are completed at EPIC, meeting all required specifications of each pilot system.

A new CO2 capture technology for Akermin Inc. was proven viable through a series of pilot skids used for testing. EPIC provided the module seen here first, which was installed at the National Carbon Capture testing site in Alabama. An upgrade and addition to this system were recently completed.

All pilot skids are fabricated and assembled in EPIC's plant under controlled, production style conditions. Our full-time skilled craftsmen are experts at building high-quality process systems that will perform for many years to come.

EPIC will sometimes get a customer with an on-going need for duplicate or similar sets of systems. Our controlled fabrication environment is ideal for creating these series of pilot skids, and after the initial skid the cost of design for each additional system is negligible.

Turnkey responsibility for pilot plants means that we take your project from concept all the way through fabrication to installation and start-up. One project manager. One supplier. EPIC results.

Modules for a multi-skid demonstration plant are shrink wrapped and prepared for shipping to customer’s site from EPIC’s fabrication plant. EPIC’s quality assurance team ensures that all specifications are met for each project, including shipping precautions.

A frame for a distillation demonstration plant gets lifted for shipping.

As a leading demonstration plant designer and fabricator, EPIC uses key engineering design parameters to implement the right materials to reach the goals of your proven process technology. Here are the demonstration design practices and goals of each demonstration plant brought on board at EPIC Systems.

EPIC Systems completed this batch mixing system project for a consumer product client. Here is a member of EPIC’s fabrication team and process & mechanical team putting the finishing touches of FAT testing. This system was successful in elevating productivity for this leading cosmetic manufacturer.

An agribusiness company that develops environmentally friendly products for the crop industry approached EPIC to design, build, fabricate and install this two phase batch-to-distillation demonstration plant. This plant was a lab scale process that was up-scaled to replace an asphalt additive with a bio-base polymer. Read more about the demonstration plant project here…

This is an example of a completed six-part demonstration module fully fabricated and tested before being shipped and installed at a customer’s site in Southeast Asia. EPIC is honored to have the opportunity to work with both national and international customers, helping bring new, innovative products to the market.

EPIC Pilot Plants designs demonstration systems to optimize production for your specific process technology.

Here is an example of a completed demonstration system that is being delivered directly to a customer’s site, who is involved with large scale energy production. This system was fully tested, delivered and ready to “plug-and-play” for full production.

This distillation demonstration module that is being prepped for shipping breached 50 ft. high and weighed approximately 39,000 lbs. This application’s primary goal was to generate steam for a C02 stripping column.

EPIC has over 20 years of experience delivering fully tested and factory approved demonstration plant systems. While EPIC does provide full FAT and quality assurance testing, we also keep an open door policy for clients to stay up-to-date on the progression of each module that is being constructed and tested in our fabrication shop.

Each customer that works with EPIC is given one point of contact that handles each element of a commercial plant project, from the first call through installation and start-up. Talk to an engineer today to start the development of your next commercial plant.

EPIC Pilot Plants designs and builds applications which improve production feasibility for your process technology. This commercial plant, along with all other projects taken on by EPIC, was fabricated and tested while the customer maintained full daily operations.

This is the second phase installation of a C02 flue gas removal commercial distillation system. This commercial plant gives the client the opportunity to prove a new C02 removal technology. Read the full press release on this system here…

EPIC designed, built and integrated the entire manufacturing process for the client, including multiple commercial plants. Read the press release on this production plant and the design/build process used to successfully complete the project.

This custom process system is designed in a unique two-to-one process skid layout. A single module was assembled and fabricated at EPIC and will contain the final working production system. During shipping, the single module was split into two modules then rejoined once on site.

EPIC helped Akermin achieve a commercial plant size for their distillation system that was under budget and met technical proficiency. EPIC’s experienced fabrication team suggested the use of stainless steel tubing. The recommendation was a success as the tubing was faster to install, cost less and the process systems operational parameters did not require piping. Read how EPIC helped Akermin engineer and fabricate this commercial distillation tower that was able to remove 90% of C02 from coal fired flue gas.

EPIC Pilot Plants designs commercial systems to optimize production for your specific process technology.