Consulting & Technical Services for Pilot Plants & Research Laboratories

Independent technical consulting backed by over 50 years of hands-on experience in pilot plant design, laboratory safety, engineering review, and hazard analysis.

Richard P. Palluzi provides practical, experience-based solutions grounded in real-world operations — not theoretical models.

Independent consulting support for organizations operating pilot plants and research laboratories across industry sectors.
Pilot Plant And Laboratory Design
Develop a design that meets your goals at the minimum cost and fastest schedule.

Engineering & Risk Analysis

Independent engineering support and structured hazard analysis from concept through operation.
  • HAZOP, What-If, LOPA, Fault & Event Tree
  • HAZOP leader / subject matter expert
  • Pilot plant & laboratory design reviews
  • Cost & schedule estimate development & validation
  • Ventilation reviews & dust hazard analysis
  • Unit start-up & operability reviews

Safety & Code Consulting

Comprehensive safety evaluations, compliance audits, and code interpretation for pilot plants and research laboratories.
  • Safety audits & inspections
  • Code compliance audits (IBC, IFC, NFPA)
  • Area electrical classification reviews
  • MAQ determination & issue resolution
  • Code interpretation & dispute assistance
  • Safety interlock system reviews

Technical Training Programs

In-house and custom training for engineers, operators, and research teams — practical, code-based, and immediately applicable.
  • In-house training (on-site or virtual)
  • Custom training programs
  • Safety talks & technical presentations
  • Code-focused laboratory and pilot plant instruction
  • HAZOP / PHA training sessions

Typical Engagement Areas

Richard frequently supports organizations with:

  • Pilot plant facility design and layout
  • Laboratory design from an owner’s perspective
  • Hazard identification in research environments
  • Compressed gas system compliance and safety
  • Research hazard analysis and risk assessments
  • Facility and unit safety audits
  • Standards development
  • Training manual and safety manual development

Why Organizations Work With Richard

150+ Published Technical Articles
Multiple Industry Books
50+ Years of Experience
AIChE & Industry Presenter
NFPA, OSHA & Research Code Expertise

Every recommendation is grounded in operational reality, regulatory awareness, and decades of hands-on pilot plant and laboratory experience.