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.
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.
Engineering + Design

Mass balance
Product mass balance for the complete process scope, with a step-by-step component breakdown, flow rates and final sizing.
P&IDs
Process and instrumentation drawings showing all process and CIP lines and required equipment.
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.
General arrangement drawings
GA drawings of all major equipment, suitable for building layouts and elevations, agreed with you and your architect.
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.
Spare parts
A complete recommended spare parts list for process-related items.
Project Management + Implementation

Construction bid packages
Project documents covering requirements, specifications, schedules, commissioning, designs and scope of supply, plus help with bid analysis and selection.
Project management
Process installation management, start-up and commissioning, operator training and technical support.
Responsibility matrix
Interface points, exclusions, customer-supplied items and each supplier's responsibilities, so every project member knows their role.
Review
Review of submittals, value engineering recommendations and correspondence from designers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
Inspection
Regular inspection of design and construction to confirm compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Close out
Punch lists, as-builts, photos, warranties and systems operation training, and support through turnover.
Installation + Commissioning

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.
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.
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.










The principals
RSP Design, Inc. was founded in 2018 by Kody Rathe. James Stewart, P.E. became a shareholder the next year.
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Mailing
RSP Design, Inc.
P.O. Box 351
Eagle, ID 83616
