Pilot plant testwork

Pilot plant scale testwork, normally carried out at the client's site, allows observation of a plant running at conditions very similar to those of full-scale operation.

The efficiency of loading and regeneration procedures, under conditions obtained from laboratory trials, can be confirmed and modified if required.

• On completion of pilot trials process guarantees on the main plant are given.
  
  
• Extended tests can be performed to confirm the loading and regeneration parameters obtained from laboratory trials to achieve optimum operation of the plant.
  
  
• Pressure-drop changes and viscosity effects, can be monitored, which are not normally observed in laboratory-scale units due to size constraints and the low resin volumes used.
  
  
• The effects of any suspended solids within the process feed can be measured, and the requirements for pre-filtration equipment or backwashing facilities can be confirmed.
  
  
• Service requirements for the plant can be determined, and data necessary for operating procedures for the main plant can be collected.