At SEP, we give clients direct access to
the experts with no go-betweens.
Our Services
Our engineering team has great expertise designing a wide-range of plants in addition to improving production processes for existing facilities. This has been developed over many years by practical knowledge gained through on-site supervision of new plants and revamps.
Our expert understanding of proven and previously tested technologies and processes combined with our creative approach allows us to utilize all our existing knowledge to discover unique and customized applications for each new challenge and seemingly «unsolvable» problems.
Our services can be grouped in customized scope packages depending on our clientʼs needs and project phase.
Scope Typologies Provided by SEP
Engineering Scope
This can be basic and/or detailed engineering, comprising the preliminary documentation for the first phase of a project or even final design work in order to enter into the execution phase of the plant realization.
Engineering and Supply
Classic engineering scope as explained above but also including the procurement and supply of the equipment, utilizing SEPs know-how and long-term experience in the procurement process in order to give stronger process guarantees. A seamless and wholistic service, from the process idea to the delivered equipment.
EPCM
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management. Full engineering for plant realization including procurement support for our client’s purchasing processes. Well-suited to be combined with start-up services.
Start-Up
Putting the plant into operation, training the operating personnel and confirming the fulfillment of process guarantees.
R&D
From the development of process concepts to the final report generation.
Turn-Key
Management and full execution of the entire process from start to finish, from basic engineering to final plant acceptance. SEP is able to take on the role of general contractor or be the designated sub-supplier to a local contractor.
Study
Comparison of different cases or the investigation of one process to find the best option considering process, environmental and cost variables. This can take the form of a feasibility study or a general study, and allows the client to understand the feasibility of a project before further investments are made.
Detailed Plant Design
The continuation of a successful study or the basic engineering phase in order to evolve the project to the procurement phase.
Spare Parts
Supply of commissioning spares, spares for long-term operation and replacement of key-equipment and related parts.
Existing Plant Assessment and Improvement
Improvement of non-SEP plants. Analysis of the existing process and development of improved plant performance, including changes in equipment design and process parameters.
Research & Development at SEP
SEP has its own R&D department. We undertake independent research into industry relevant issues. Clients request us to explore targeted challenges, in order to uncover unique and innovative solutions and we conduct laboratory and bench scale tests on-site.
We provide comprehensive R&D reports useful for obtaining applicable processes and in assisting our clients to make vital investment decisions. Our experience is highlighted by discovering new processes and applications for Salts (Drinking Water Recovery, Solution Mining and Waste Handling), Lithium Compounds (exploring the concentration of Lithium containing solutions for recovery of Lithium products like Hydroxide or Carbonate) and Pre-Treatment of Waste Water. SEP's R&D department has its own laboratory and pilot equipment for process investigations and is available for clients to rent for on-site tests. This equipment is ideal for DTB simulation and testing salt dissolution for the recrystallisation process, cooling crystallisation as well as investigation of the salt leg efficiency.
Our University Engagement
Working closely with engineering departments at local universities, SEP conducts experimental procedures in the form of lab scale, bench scale and pilot tests. The findings from these experiments support the evolution of our work in Salt, Lithium Compounds and Waste Water treatment.
Our Focus
To be able to assist our clients more comprehensively in addressing requirements for environmental protection.
Researching how to more effectively concentrate valuable Lithium compounds from different sources in order to support industry's ever-growing investment in renewable energy.
Supporting the optimization of existing plants, reducing waste by avoiding the need for a completely new green field construction.
Our Research and Development process outlined below can be the interface to Process Design, which allows SEP and the client to move forward with equipment design, operational cost calculation and capital expenditure estimates.
Research and Development Process
