What does “pilot scale” mean? A small-scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, scaling factors, unpredicted results, further develop a process, etc. to properly design and implement a full-scale commercial process.

What is pilot scale study?

A method of studying different ways of treating water or wastewater and solids or to obtain design criteria on a small scale in the field.

What is a pilot scale model?

Pilot scale is proof of concept at a scaled up size for treating up to 50% of a total actual flow for the application. Usually these are on-site at the eventual place where full scale will be built and operated. Full scale is the final design, construction, operate system.