Process engineering, techno-economic analysis, process simulation, carbon studies, and plant visualization for emerging industrial technologies
Get in TouchLokhonia Engineering provides engineering support for companies developing physical technologies and industrial processes. Services include process modeling, techno-economic analysis, commercial-scale plant visualization, equipment sizing, and engineering studies used to evaluate scale-up pathways and commercialization opportunities.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Lokhonia Engineering has supported projects across biofuels, green ammonia, enhanced oil recovery, and electrochemical manufacturing. Experience includes work supporting startup fundraising efforts and technical evaluations associated with projects that have collectively secured more than $7 million in funding.
The focus is on helping clients translate laboratory concepts into practical engineering plans by answering key questions around scale, cost, performance, and implementation.
Raised by startups supported through our engineering studies and analyses
Commercial-scale CAD concepts, equipment layouts, and process visualization for investor and technical discussions
PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, and early-stage process development support
Preliminary cost estimation, Aspen simulation, CAPEX/OPEX modeling, and scale-up analysis
Carbon intensity analysis, life-cycle assessment support, and evaluation of decarbonization opportunities
Developed a commercial-scale biodiesel production model and evaluated its competitiveness against petroleum-derived diesel. Built Aspen Plus process simulations, developed PFDs and P&IDs, and performed sensitivity analyses to identify the primary drivers of project economics and commercial feasibility. Conducted carbon intensity studies to quantify lifecycle CO₂ emissions per gallon of biodiesel and created plant-scale facility layouts using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Built a process model for electrochemical ethanol production at scale using Aspen Plus, including downstream separation and purification operations. Developed equipment sizing calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, and net present value analyses to evaluate economic performance and scale-up potential. Conducted carbon intensity and sensitivity studies to quantify lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, identify key emissions drivers, and assess the environmental benefits of electrochemical ethanol production at commercial scale.
Created process simulation models for both conventional Haber-Bosch ammonia production and a novel low-carbon alternative. Performed commercial-scale techno-economic analysis to evaluate capital costs, operating costs, and competitiveness at scale.
Evaluated CO₂ and natural gas injection strategies for enhanced oil recovery in North Dakota's Bakken. Assessed technical performance and economic tradeoffs to support engineering decision-making.
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