How Pilots Are Built
Every pilot is engineered from the ground up to match the partner's process, constraints, and goals.
Every pilot is a custom build, designed around:
- The partner's process stream
- Solids profile and chemistry
- Flow rate and operating envelope
- Integration points
- Data and research goals
- Commission and support requirements
There are no pre-fabricated pilot units. Each system is engineered for the specific application and delivered with commissioning support.
Who We Work With
- Industrial operators evaluating new flowsheets or upgrading existing ones
- Process-development teams seeking to reduce centrifuges, membranes, chemicals, or settling infrastructure
- Research institutions and universities conducting applied research or multi-department studies
- Groups exploring separation, conditioning, catalysis, or field-driven fluid behavior
Universities are explicitly encouraged to participate — especially when multiple departments can benefit from a shared platform.
Pilot Program
Partner with Avari Labs to deploy EK‑Drive in real-world conditions.
The EK-Drive Pilot Program gives industrial operators, research groups, and universities the opportunity to evaluate the platform in their own process environment. Each pilot is a custom build — engineered for the specific stream, chemistry, and operating envelope of the partner. No pre-built units exist on the shelf.
Start a Pilot →University Participation
Universities can participate through applied research projects, multi-department collaborations, sponsored research agreements, and pilot-scale evaluation for new materials or processes.
EK-Drive supports cross-disciplinary work in:
- Agricultural & Biological Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Biomanufacturing / Biofoundry Programs
What Partners Provide
- A defined process stream
- Basic utilities (power, water, drainage)
- A point of integration in the flow path
- Staff support for operation and data collection
- A clear set of performance goals
Avari Labs provides the hardware, commissioning support, and technical guidance.
Pilot Structure
Process Characterization
Stream analysis, solids profile, chemistry, and operational constraints.
Custom Build & Configuration
Engineering and fabrication of the pilot unit for the specific application.
Deployment & Commissioning
Installation, tuning, and controlled trial operation.
Data & Performance Evaluation
Results, optimization, and next-step recommendations.
What a Pilot Includes
- A custom-built EK-Drive module (ZetaDrive, mIonDrive, or both)
- Defined operating envelope and process window
- On-site or remote commissioning
- Data collection plan and performance metrics
- Integration guidance for upstream and downstream equipment
- Optional catalyst-channel configuration for reaction studies
- Safety, electrical, and installation documentation
Pilots are structured to generate actionable operational and scientific data.
Every EK‑Drive pilot is engineered for a specific process, stream, and research goal.
Whether you're an industrial operator or a university research group, we'll scope, design, and build a pilot configuration tailored to your application.
Let's begin the conversation.
→ Start a Pilot Discussion