RSP Design
Dairy process engineering · Eagle, Idaho

Milk in. Product out. We engineer it all.

RSP Design engineers, designs and installs dairy processing systems. Our team brings more than 100 years of combined dairy industry experience, on projects large and small around the world.

Services

Engineering, project management and installation

RSP Design is an industry leader in engineering, design, implementation and project management. Our customers can expect AAA performance and clear communication from our team.

Interactive · how a project runs
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 01 of 14

Mass balance

Product mass balance for the complete process scope, with a step-by-step component breakdown, flow rates and final sizing.

What you get

  • Component breakdown at every step
  • Flow rates through the process
  • The sizing basis for all equipment
RSP DESIGNMass balanceMB-001SHT 01/14
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 02 of 14

P&IDs

Process and instrumentation drawings showing all process and CIP lines and required equipment.

What you get

  • Every process and CIP line
  • Valves, instruments and equipment tags
  • The roadmap the whole project builds from
RSP DESIGNP&IDsP-101SHT 02/14
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 03 of 14

Process engineering design

Integration of all process and control components, preliminary sizing for pumps, valves, tanks, PHEs, indicators and controls, and an integrated bill of materials. Designed to state and local requirements, the PMO, USDA and 3-A.

What you get

  • Pump, valve, tank and PHE sizing
  • An integrated bill of materials
  • Design to the PMO, USDA and 3-A
RSP DESIGNProcess engineering designPD-201SHT 03/14
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 04 of 14

General arrangement drawings

GA drawings of all major equipment, suitable for building layouts and elevations, agreed with you and your architect.

What you get

  • Equipment layout and elevations
  • Clearances and access for operators
  • Coordination with your architect
RSP DESIGNGeneral arrangement drawingsGA-301SHT 04/14
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 05 of 14

Utility matrix

Motors, steam, condensate, chilled, plant and city water, plumbing and air, shown over a typical 24-hour period with maximum, minimum and average loads for production and CIP.

What you get

  • Every utility load in one place
  • A 24-hour load profile
  • Max, min and average for production and CIP
RSP DESIGNUtility matrixU-401SHT 05/14
Phase 1 · Engineering + Design · Step 06 of 14

Spare parts

A complete recommended spare parts list for process-related items.

What you get

  • Recommended spares for process items
  • A list ready for purchasing
  • Less downtime after start-up
RSP DESIGNSpare partsSP-501SHT 06/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 07 of 14

Construction bid packages

Project documents covering requirements, specifications, schedules, commissioning, designs and scope of supply, plus help with bid analysis and selection.

What you get

  • Specs, schedules and scope of supply
  • Apples-to-apples bids
  • Help with bid analysis and selection
RSP DESIGNConstruction bid packagesBP-601SHT 07/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 08 of 14

Project management

Process installation management, start-up and commissioning, operator training and technical support.

What you get

  • Installation management
  • Start-up and commissioning
  • Operator training and technical support
RSP DESIGNProject managementPM-701SHT 08/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 09 of 14

Responsibility matrix

Interface points, exclusions, customer-supplied items and each supplier's responsibilities, so every project member knows their role.

What you get

  • Interface points and exclusions
  • Customer-supplied items
  • Clear roles for every supplier
RSP DESIGNResp. matrixRM-801SHT 09/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 10 of 14

Review

Review of submittals, value engineering recommendations and correspondence from designers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

What you get

  • Submittal review
  • Value engineering recommendations
  • One team watching every document
RSP DESIGNReviewRV-901SHT 10/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 11 of 14

Inspection

Regular inspection of design and construction to confirm compliance with approved plans and specifications.

What you get

  • Regular design and site inspections
  • Checks against approved plans
  • Issues caught before they cost you
RSP DESIGNInspectionIN-1001SHT 11/14
Phase 2 · Project Management + Implementation · Step 12 of 14

Close out

Punch lists, as-builts, photos, warranties and systems operation training, and support through turnover.

What you get

  • Punch lists and as-builts
  • Photos and warranties
  • Training and support through turnover
RSP DESIGNClose outCO-1101SHT 12/14
Phase 3 · Installation + Commissioning · Step 13 of 14

Installation

An experienced team for offsite equipment skidding and pre-installation, and onsite installation of process, CIP and equipment to sanitary stainless steel standards. Includes wet utilities for steam, condensate, water and air.

What you get

  • Offsite skidding and pre-installation
  • Sanitary stainless process and CIP piping
  • Wet utilities: steam, condensate, water and air
Installation crew working on a dryer in a dairy plant
RSP DESIGNInstallationIS-1201SHT 13/14
Phase 3 · Installation + Commissioning · Step 14 of 14

Commissioning

Dry and wet functionality testing, failure mode analysis and validation for process and CIP, and production ramp-up support through start-up, including operator training.

What you get

  • Dry and wet functionality testing
  • Failure mode analysis and validation
  • Ramp-up support and operator training
Pasteurizer skid with stainless control panels and process piping
RSP DESIGNCommissioningCM-1301SHT 14/14
Pasteurizer skid with stainless control panels and process piping
Phase 1Engineering + Design
Stainless membrane filtration skids in a dairy plant
Phase 2Project management
Installation crew working on a dryer in a dairy plant
Phase 3Installation + start-up
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Clients

Who we work with

They say you can be judged by the company you keep. RSP is proud to have worked for dairy processors around the globe, both big and small.

Glanbia
Saputo
Southwest Cheese
Riverview
Panhandle Products
Hilmar Cheese Company
Gossner Foods
Watson
Idaho Milk Products
Darigold
Team

The principals

RSP Design, Inc. was founded in 2018 by Kody Rathe. James Stewart, P.E. became a shareholder the next year.

Contact

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Mailing

RSP Design, Inc.
P.O. Box 351
Eagle, ID 83616