Crop Processing Development Centre
Pilot-Scale Agricultural Production Solutions
The Crop Processing Development Centre (CPDC) was built in 1999 at the Humboldt location to give processing companies a critical advantage in providing a secure, fully equipped, working-plant environment for carrying out applied research on experimental work, or to produce product runs for market-test purposes.
PAMI’s CPDC is a large, flexible and versatile facility providing clients with the essential space to setup and test individual pieces of equipment, custom products, pilot-scale processes, or full-scale developed processes without disrupting actual production facilities. As a result, research and development can advance without impacting current production. After verifying the equipment, product and process within our Crop Processing Development Centre, our clients can confidently integrate new processes into their existing workflow.
Sample Applications from the Crop Processing Development Centre
- Crop Processing Testing, Validation and Optimization
- Commercial-Scale Crop Processing Campaigns
- Batch Dehulling and Cleaning of Crops for Residue Testing
- Essential Oil Extraction
- Ginseng Processing
- Berry Drying
- Custom Feed or Hardwood Pelleting
- Dried Alfalfa Cubing
How PAMI Can Help
- Project Management
- Process Development & Modelling
- Equipment Investigation & Sourcing
- Equipment Testing
- Material Handling
- Process Scale-Up & Optimization
- Processing
- Labour & Resourcing
- Engineering & Shop Support
- Detailed Reporting
- Transportation & Logistics
- Certification & Document Support
Crop Processing Development Centre Features:
- Heated Facility: 70′ x 115′ and 8,052 square feet
- Adjacent to large environmental chamber for extreme-temperature processing
- Adjacent to fabrication shop, allowing for efficient process modifications
- 600V and 208V three-phase electrical service
- 60hp, 250 psi boiler for process steam generation
- Dust Control System
- Interior Liner and Drainage Trench for Efficient Cleanup
- Access to various storage bins, material handling and processing equipment such as a pellet mill, hammermill, belt dryer, dehuller, mixer, essential oil extractor, storage bins, hoppers and conveyor
See Our CPDC in Action
Partnering with You to Scale & Implement Your New Ideas
Engineered Solutions & Validation Testing Before Investment
Whether you are a new business venture who wants to prove your processing idea before investment or you have an existing process or machine that is not performing, we are here to help.
With over 40 years of experience designing, building, and testing equipment and processes, we are well equipped to handle any problems. Our team of researchers, engineers, technologists, agronomists, and fabricators are passionate about bringing your ideas to fruition.
