Successful Pilot Plant and Laboratory Equipment Selection and Installation

Coming Fall 2025

20 hours  

This course focuses on equipment selection, installation, and operating issues of interest to pilot plant project managers, supervisors, designers and operators. Its focus is for the less experienced design and operating personnel but is often very useful for more experienced individuals to broaden their knowledge base.

During this course, you will:

• Gain an overview of the common equipment used in pilot plants and laboratories, and how to select the right equipment for your needs
• Examine how equipment choices impact layout and vice versa, and alternative equipment that may be available to you
• Design and select key pieces of pilot plant and laboratory equipment for flexibility, reliability, and safety
• Explore the selection and installation of equipment such as piping, reactors, seals, valves, pumps, and heat tracing
• Learn the basics of piping design and reactor design

Instructor: Richard Palluzi