#modular process

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With a six-part modular skid currently being prepped for shipping in the EPIC fabrication shop, safety the number one priority. What does it take to...

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EPIC Shop Update - EPIC Modular Process

As a skid fabricator EPIC has a lot of modules coming in and out of our shop every year. Here are a few examples of what we have going on in our shop currently. We have been working on a large run of industrial safety shut down modules in our carbon steel shop. This is …

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Ask an Engineer | Reduce Risk with a Modular Process Project

Front End Engineering (FEE) significantly decreases these risks in the early stages of any large modular process project.

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EPIC Sets Itself Apart with Modular Fabrication - EPIC Modular Process

One of the things that EPIC does to set itself apart from other industrial engineering firms is our in-house modular fabrication approach. What is a modular approach? Taking a modular approach to fabrication means building systems with more condensed layouts. They are built as mobile skids, that take up much less space than a traditionally …

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Some of us are visual learners, so we wanted to accommodate those that want to watch and not read. To highlight EPIC’s capabilities and previous projects, there has been a video library created for your viewing pleasure. Here you will see videos about modular process systems, development of a sound distillation system, and much more. …

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EPIC recently held their annual company meeting which consists of the management team presenting to to the staff the accomplished goals of previous year and the goals that were set for the year to come. One consistent theme throughout the presentations was the mission to separate EPIC from the competition. Above is a President’s Corner segment that discusses the main way that EPIC stands out from its competitors.

One of the praised benefits of working with EPIC is the quality of work that is delivered, and the functionality that comes with each system. As President of EPIC John Schott says, “Form and function can coexist. You can have aesthetics and style in the same product that has killer features”. Developing a modular pilot plant system, a custom machine for your manufacturing line, a machine vision system that detects all of your specific needs, or integrating a new packing system into your facility doesn’t come cheap in today’s market. Thus, your best bet is to work with a integrator that delivers a product that goes beyond your expectations, bells and whistles included.

But wait, there’s more! Form and function of a pilot plant is great and all, but what about the services that your integrator provides? Unlike other pilot plant manufacturers, EPIC’s expert engineering team can help you both design your modules and ensure quality fabrication and assembly, all under one roof. EPIC takes pride in being the one-stop-shop for all of your modular pilot plant needs. We provide expert process, mechanical, and control system design. Contact an engineer today to start designing your custom pilot skid. Also, take a look at the value that EPIC represents with the modules that we design and fabricate.

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How do you get a pilot plant to hit your price point?

EPIC is your one stop shop for pilot plant design, fabrication, integration, and word has gotten out. We have been experiencing an increased amount of inquiry’s with questions around our pilot plant capabilities and the cost associated with pilot plants. In response to the recent increases we’ve developed a few new resources to help iron out some of those preliminary questions.

The first is a revamped FAQ page that answers some of the most common questions about the steps associated with designing and building a pilot plant, and it also scratches the surface of the cost associated with pilot plants. The second new resource is a more in depth break down of the cost associated with pilot plants, and also the factors that will increase the cost of your pilot plant. That can be found on Pulse.

You can also find basic pilot plant information on our Pilot Plant page. If you have specific questions regarding your pilot plant application, give us a call 314-200-0831 or directly contact our process design engineer here.

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Pilot plant design is the process of taking a specific technology and scaling it up to a pilot plant to test or prove production level technologies. Pilot plant design steps are:

Select a pilot module design specialist to scale-up your technology

Complete basic design including: PFD’s (process flow diagrams), GA (general arrangement drawings), and begin developing P&ID’s (process and instrumentation diagrams)

Conduct advanced 3D modeling and simulation to test proposed system parameters and finalize optimal equipment layout

Begin automation and controls engineering during the basic design stage and continue developing plant controls throughout advanced modeling and fabrication

Fabricate and assemble the pilot module based on completed designs. Test controls and equipment before shipping to final destination.

Install the completed system(s) in the final destination

Commission the new pilot skid(s) by connecting them to the facility, and completing several successful runs. Punch list items, training and documentation are resolved and provided upon successful startup.

Below is a video that demonstrates the modular phases EPIC uses for pilot plant development and implementation. This approach has brought successful systems to clients such as Church and Dwight Co Inc., BASF, Dial, DuPont, P&G, Monsanto and many more. Pilot plant modularization trumps a tradition stick build project by bringing your system to market quicker, using a lower budget, a higher quality of assembly and fabrication, requiring less resources, while practicing superior safety. Here is more information regarding the advantages of modular fabrication and skid mounted systems…