From pilot demonstrations to proven solutions
Brown and Caldwell is a leader in confirming innovative technologies, leveraging applied research, testing at bench and pilot scales, and advancing proven outcomes to full-scale implementation with urgency.
From pilot demonstrations to proven solutions
Brown and Caldwell is a leader in confirming innovative technologies, leveraging applied research, testing at bench and pilot scales, and advancing proven outcomes to full-scale implementation with urgency.
Arriving at the best solutions through piloting
Brown and Caldwell has worked with numerous agencies to apply information gained through bench- and pilot-scale testing to make sound decisions and successfully implement new technologies at full scale. The decision to invest upfront in these pilots has helped agencies manage risks and move forward with confidence in new/emerging technologies while ultimately reducing costs and addressing future treatment requirements and sustainability goals.
Arriving at the best solutions through piloting
Brown and Caldwell has worked with numerous agencies to apply information gained through bench- and pilot-scale testing to make sound decisions and successfully implement new technologies at full scale. The decision to invest upfront in these pilots has helped agencies manage risks and move forward with confidence in new/emerging technologies while ultimately reducing costs and addressing future treatment requirements and sustainability goals.




Treatability testing
BC conducts treatability and bench-scale testing in the field and at our in-house treatability lab in Nashville, Tenn. From applied research to process optimization, our full-scale laboratory can accommodate our clients’ unique needs and projects. BC’s treatability lab has helped clients realize up to 70% savings in operating costs, eliminate entire treatment processes, and improve effluent compliance at a fraction of the original cost.
Treatability testing
BC conducts treatability and bench-scale testing in the field and at our in-house treatability lab in Nashville, Tenn. From applied research to process optimization, our full-scale laboratory can accommodate our clients’ unique needs and projects. BC’s treatability lab has helped clients realize up to 70% savings in operating costs, eliminate entire treatment processes, and improve effluent compliance at a fraction of the original cost.
“The intent of any demonstration facility should be to not just provide design and process criteria, but also to allow operations relatively realistic operating experiences to understand the process they may one day operate.”
Kati Bell. PhD, PE, BCEE
Managing Director


“The intent of any demonstration facility should be to not just provide design and process criteria, but also to allow operations relatively realistic operating experiences to understand the process they may one day operate.”
Kati Bell, PhD, PE, BCEE
Managing Director
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Related Papers and Reports
- The State of the Practice of Class-A Anaerobic Digestion: Update for 2005
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Related News
- The State of the Practice of Class-A Anaerobic Digestion: Update for 2005
- The Thermal Hydrolysis Link to Anaerobic Digestion: The Heart of the DC Water Biosolids Program
- Three Procurement Methods and a Major Sole Source Used to Implement DC WASA’s $300+ Million Biosolids Program
- Implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System for the City of Atlanta
- Thermal Hydrolysis Considerations for Pre-Digestion Solids Processing
Awards
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2022
American Council of Engineering Companies New York Chapter, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award
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2022
Human Rights Campaign, Top Score on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index
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2022
American Council of Engineering Companies Washington Chapter, Excellence in Inclusion for Large Firms
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2022
DiversityInc, Noteworthy Company
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2022
Water Environment Association Ohio Southeast Section, Engineering Excellence Award