PANAVIEW ENGINEERING

    FOAK & Pilot Plant Engineering
    for Emerging Technologies

    Panaview Group delivers First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) process engineering and pilot plant design for emerging technology companies in Australia, translating laboratory results into bankable engineering design and techno-economic analysis (TEA)—managing technical and commercial risk at every stage from FEL 1 concept through FEL 3 FEED.

    Engineering & Advisory Capabilities

    End-to-end pilot engineering, scale-up advisory, and risk management services for First-of-a-Kind technology commercialisation.

    First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Process Engineering

    Rigorous process engineering for novel technologies—from initial concept through FEL 3—grounded in pilot plant data and scale-up fundamentals.

    • Block and process flow diagrams
    • Mass and energy balances
    • PFDs, P&IDs, and control philosophy
    • Equipment sizing, selection, and specification

    Techno-Economic Analysis

    Bankable financial modelling that anchors technology potential in engineering reality and market economics.

    • CAPEX and OPEX estimation with confidence ranges
    • NPV, IRR, and payback period analysis
    • Sensitivity, scenario, and Monte Carlo modelling
    • Bankable TEA reports for financing

    Scale-Up & Pilot Plant Strategy

    Systematic evaluation of pilot-to-commercial scale-up pathways, identifying bottlenecks and quantifying risk before committing capital.

    • Scale-up modelling and dimensional analysis
    • Bottleneck identification and resolution
    • Technical and commercial risk assessment
    • Technology readiness and maturity mapping

    Commercialisation Pathway

    Strategic guidance connecting engineering deliverables to market entry, offtake, and project financing.

    • Market entry and competitive positioning
    • Partner, licensee, and offtake evaluation
    • Permitting and regulatory pathway
    • Project development and financing roadmap

    Commissioning & Operational Support

    Hands-on engineering support through construction, commissioning, ramp-up, and early operations—minimising startup risk.

    • Commissioning and startup planning
    • Ramp-up support and troubleshooting
    • Performance optimisation and debottlenecking
    • Operational risk management and SOP development

    Owner's Engineer Advisory

    Independent technical oversight for EPC/EPCM procurement and execution, safeguarding project outcomes.

    • Contractor evaluation and shortlisting
    • Bid review, negotiation, and award support
    • Technical specifications and design review
    • Progress monitoring and risk escalation

    From Pilot Plant to Commercial Scale

    A structured, risk-managed approach to technology maturation and scale-up engineering.

    FEL 1

    Concept Development

    Initial process definition, preliminary mass and energy balances, and high-level TEA to establish technical feasibility and commercial viability.

    FEL 2

    Pre-FEED

    Detailed process development, equipment sizing, refined economic analysis, and systematic risk identification with mitigation strategies.

    FEL 3

    FEED

    Comprehensive front-end engineering design, bankable TEA, and EPC-ready deliverables with fully developed risk registers.

    Execution

    Build & Commission

    Owner's engineer oversight through construction, commissioning, and ramp-up—managing startup risk and optimising early operations.

    Ready to de-risk your scale-up?

    Whether you're designing a pilot plant or preparing your first commercial deployment, we bring the engineering rigour and risk management discipline you need.

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