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.

3-A sanitaryUSDAPMOProcess + CIP
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.

Phase 1

Engineering + Design

Stainless membrane filtration skids in a dairy plant

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.

Phase 2

Project Management + Implementation

Pasteurizer skid with stainless control panels and process piping

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.

Phase 3

Installation + Commissioning

Installation crew working on a dryer in a dairy plant

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.

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

Talk to an engineer

Mailing

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