Operational Support
Solid/Liquid Separation
We can act as a sparring partner when customers choose equipment (filters, centrifuges, gravity separators, hydrocyclones, thickeners, etc.). We can also provide a theoretical basis for the design of appropriate equipment – including scaling up, setting up tests and interpreting results – plus an overview of equipment used for filtering, washing and dewatering cakes.
Drying
We can advise custo mers in selecting a particular
type of dryer (e.g. flash dryer, fluid bed dryer, contact dryer). We
can also provide theoretical information on the design of drying
equipment.
Gas cleaning
We have extensive knowledge and expertise of cleaning
flue gases generated by waste incineration: including removing dust,
NOx, HCl and SO2. This allows us to make duty specifications and/or
process data sheets and evaluate equipment supply options.
Membrane technology
We have in-house expertise in membrane separation
processes such as electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, nanofiltration,
ultrafiltration, microfiltration, gas separation, pervaporation, and
membrane bioreactor technology. We can assist in selecting modules
and designing systems. We can also provide detailed information on
the separation of mono and divalent ions using nanofiltration,
including experimental results and detailed plant design.
Biotechnology
We have in-house knowledge of the engineering aspects
of pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, including handling of
micro-organisms/cells and genetic manipulation. Our insight into the
world of biotechnology allows us to design FDA approved clean room
facilities, enzyme reactors and labs for scaling up manufacturing of
pharmaceutical products.
Reactor design
We have in-house knowledge of reactor design in
relation to kinetic pathways. We can advise on reactor choice (e.g.
batch-wise versus continuous and plug flow versus CSTR). We
also have experience of working with special types of reactors such
as hydrogenation reactors (loop reactors, Biazzi reactors, and
gas/liquid reactors with gas-inducing impellers).
