Pilot Plant
Turning Bench-Scale Research into Large-Scale Pilot and Demonstration Systems
Explore Our Pilot Plant
The 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m²) pilot plant at BC Research Inc. is designed for the safe operation of advanced chemical processes under industrially relevant conditions. With 30 ft (9 m) high ceilings, steam and air, cooling water, and large AC and DC power capacities, the facility supports the study of demanding reactions, including high-temperature, high-pressure, and toxic or volatile chemistries.
The pilot plant space features a fully equipped fabrication shop, CNC machining, welding capabilities, and flue gas conditioning systems, allowing for rapid prototyping and deployment of modular skids. A fenced outdoor piloting area provides additional flexibility for larger or specialised systems.
When paired with our wet chemistry laboratory and analytical chemistry lab, the pilot plant space enables integrated research and process development, providing immediate technical insight to support safe and efficient scale-up. Engineered for extreme chemistries and demanding operating conditions, our pilot plant delivers a unique combination of space, infrastructure, and equipment, making it ideal for innovation, testing, and large-scale demonstrations.
The pilot plant space features a fully equipped fabrication shop, CNC machining, welding capabilities, and flue gas conditioning systems, allowing for rapid prototyping and deployment of modular skids. A fenced outdoor piloting area provides additional flexibility for larger or specialised systems.
When paired with our wet chemistry laboratory and analytical chemistry lab, the pilot plant space enables integrated research and process development, providing immediate technical insight to support safe and efficient scale-up. Engineered for extreme chemistries and demanding operating conditions, our pilot plant delivers a unique combination of space, infrastructure, and equipment, making it ideal for innovation, testing, and large-scale demonstrations.
Pilot Plant Infrastructure
- 40,000 sq ft (3700 m²) space
- 30 ft (9 m) ceiling height
- 140 psig steam
- 100 psig compressed air
- Cooling water
- Natural gas
- AC power: Up to 1 MW as 3 Ph 1200 A / 600 V
- DC power: Up to 8000 A / 24 V
- Toxic gas handling
- Fenced outdoor piloting area
- 4 ft x 8 ft (1.2 m x 2.4 m) CNC router machine
- Fabrication shop
- Flue gas conditioning system (up to 1 tonne CO₂/day)
- Welding and machining capabilities
Existing Testing Equipment and Rigs
- Subcritical hydrothermal wastewater processing unit
- Fluidized bed pyrolysis reactor
- High-temperature and pressure autoclave
- Long-term dual-compartment electrochemical cell testing rig
- Acrylic bubble column (165 L)
- Solvent recovery column
- Fluidized bed scrubber
- Long-term acid corrosion testing rig
- Rotary tube furnace (4 L)
- Particle image velocimetry
- Jacketed, dual-mixer stainless steel reactor (700 L)
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BC Research Inc. provides expert research and development, and scale-up support to turn technical challenges and innovations into commercially viable solutions. Contact us today to discuss your technology and see how we can help accelerate your success.