Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc. – Chemical & Process Safety Engineering Consultants
Process Engineering and Technical Support
Process Engineering and Technical Support
Optimizing Processes, Elevating Performance.
Engineering Smarter Solutions Across Every Industry
At Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc., we provide full-spectrum process engineering and technical support services for a wide range of industries, including petroleum refining, chemical production, alternative fuels, food-grade products, nuclear materials processing, and more. Unlike most consulting firms, we deliver independent and unbiased engineering expertise, free from ties to equipment suppliers, technology licensors, or outside firms. This ensures our solutions are always tailored to what’s best for our clients.
Broad Industry Expertise, Backed by Deep Knowledge
Since our founding in 1996, Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc. has been dedicated to applying chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and beyond, across industries of every size and complexity. From cosmetics to nuclear materials, our ability to adapt fundamental engineering practices allows us to serve an exceptionally wide variety of markets.
Working with such diverse processes not only broadens our experience but also gives our engineers a unique advantage: the ability to bring fresh perspectives and problem-solving techniques from one industry to another.
Independent and Unbiased
Our engineers are highly skilled, motivated professionals with proven track records in process engineering and plant design. We remain free of affiliations with technology licensors or equipment manufacturers, allowing us to offer objective solutions. We don’t sell technologies; we engineer solutions.
We also work seamlessly as subcontractors for larger A/E or E/C firms, adding specialized expertise to complex projects without conflicts of interest.
Technical Support Across the Full Project Lifecycle
From concept to operation, Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc. provides engineering and technical support every step of the way:
Laboratory Testing and Formulation
- Lab test plan development and support
- Test apparatus configuration
- Lab data definition
- Lab service referrals
Pilot-Scale Testing
- Pilot-plant design and scale-up support
- Pilot-plant cost estimates
- Pilot data definition and test plan support
- Pilot fabrication referrals
- Process safety support
Commercial-Scale Plant Construction
- Scale-up to commercial design
- Capital and operating cost estimates
- Process support for EPC projects
- Startup support and safety reviews
- EPC firm referrals
Existing Production Operations
- Capital project development (FEL-1, 2, 3)
- Alternatives evaluation
- Debottlenecking and process improvements
- Relief system evaluation and sizing
- Process staff augmentation
- Ongoing process safety support
Why Choose Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc.?
- Experience: Decades of proven success in multiple industries.
- Independence: Objective engineering solutions, free from vendor influence.
- Breadth of Service: From lab to pilot to full-scale operations.
- Innovation: Cross-industry problem solving that drives fresh approaches.
At Sam McWilliams & Associates, Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence that improves efficiency, safety, and profitability; no matter the industry or scale.
