Swenson Test Center
Engineering and Manufacturing Evaporators for Chemical Process Industries
The Swenson Test Center
Clients have long recognized that testing is crucial to ensure the success of the ultimate full-scale application. The Swenson Test Center—located near Chicago in Harvey, Illinois—is equipped for laboratory analysis, bench-scale process development in glassware, research and development, and pilot scale operation.
Swenson uses internally developed design methods and software such as OLI to simulate complex aqueous chemistry. Flowsheet simulations support refinement of the process before the customer makes an investment in capital equipment. Testing and demonstration capabilities deliver and confirm technical and investment project information.
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Our Clients
Process Modeling & Simulation
Design starts with an understanding of the thermodynamics and chemical behavior to improve the process and economics. This is very important for efficient processing and contaminant removal.
Glassware Testing
Glassware testing provides proof of concept and gathers necessary data such as physical properties, boiling point elevation, crystal yield, purity, and crystal morphology. Testing starts as a batch process and, when necessary, can run continuously. Data from glassware testing further refine the process calculations and process simulation flowsheet.
Pilot Testing
Pilot testing gathers data for plant design and commercial samples that glassware testing cannot acquire, including crystal breakage, centrifuge data, and heat transfer data such as fouling and scaling. 20-liter scale pilot testing is the norm. However, we can also accommodate 1000-liter scale testing.
Process Design
Swenson and Whiting’s engineers use information gathered from testing and previous installations and operating data to design a robust, cost-effective system for the customer. The combination of broad industry experience, testing capabilities, and flowsheet simulation expertise provides the customer confidence in project success and confirmation of financial objectives.