Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) supports the installation and operation of pilot plants with 24/7 technical support, existing infrastructure, environmental and safety protocols and expertise, along with ample indoor/outdoor space.
SwRI saves clients years in process development due to our flexible permitting. Our process engineers and operators ensure regulatory design integration to meet or exceed applicable safety and regulatory standards (ASME, ASTM, API, etc.). We develop input/output, block-flow and process-flow diagrams to conceptualize designs.
Commissioning and Operation Capabilities
SwRI supports pilot plant commissioning, maintenance and operations. Our team develops and follows a process safety management (PSM) plan with proper documentation and logbooks recorded in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
- 24/7 pilot plant operations
- Rigging and large equipment installation expertise
- Integrated utilities (Natural gas, power, air, nitrogen, etc.)
- ASME Code Section VIII – Pressure Vessels, Division 1–3
- Specialty coatings on- and off-site (metallics/composites)
- Custom materials/alloys (exotics/plastics)
- Certified welders
- Chemical analysis, validation and characterization
Plot Layouts & Site Planning
- Tailored site plans to fit specific process and stability requirements
- Intuitive space utilization to maximize space for optimal workflow and efficiency
- Modular design and scalability from small-scale to full-scale pilot plants