Frazier, Barnes & Associates
7777 Walnut Grove Rd , Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Frazier, Barnes & Associates (FBA) is a Technical and Marketing consulting firm located in Memphis, Tennessee.  FBA provides engineering services to a number of sectors including Agricultural Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp & Paper, Food and Chemical industries.  FBA also provides critical feedstock and marketing services to Agricultural, Renewable Fuel, Food and Feed customers.   FBA was formed in 1996 by agricultural industry professionals who actively participate in the management and growth of the firm.  Our consulting team has over 120 years of experience in oilseed processing and renewable fuels from a technical and marketing perspective.  What separates our firm is a unique blend of engineering, marketing and financial knowledge.   This background of experience and valuable insight is the perfect combination to improve the bottom line for our clients.  FBA has been instrumental in demanding process flexibility, optimization and energy reduction, regardless of the industry.  To meet the needs of the American consumer, and compete in a world market, plants must have maximum process flexibility and efficiency to maximize profits and remain competitive.  After over 20 years, FBA is still an industry leader with a team of professional consultants ready to face the new challenges that await us.  Our strong foundation of industry experience is the key to sustainability and success for our clients.  FBA currently provides a broad spectrum of consulting services for clients that are just starting to some of the largest firms in the world.  From feasibility through plant operations, troubleshooting and optimization, Frazier, Barnes & Associates stands ready to serve its loyal client base.

Preliminary and Detailed Engineering

Frazier Barnes & Associates is an engineering and consulting firm providing process and industrial process engineering services for national renewable fuel, specialty chemical, industrial and agricultural process clients. With our focus on owner-advocacy and cost-effective energy resourcefulness, we consider not only first cost but long-term life cycle expenditure; providing personal service enhanced by our technical skills allows for maximum project success!  

• Biodiesel

• Renewable Diesel

• Chemical

• Oilseed Processing

• Grain & Feed

FBA Engineering professionals provide engineering design services including conceptual design, construction documents, cost estimates, financial and economical analysis, construction administration, plant start-up, process troubleshooting, employee training and process commissioning.  We provide the highest quality engineering services at a very competitive cost.

Hemp & CBD Oil Extraction

Industrial Hemp is a rapidly expanding crop as a result of rising demand for Cannabidiol Oil - CBD oil, fiber and other industrial hemp products.  In 2018, the U.S. Farm Bill legalized the domestic production of industrial hemp. There are many varieties of industrial hemp with varying levels of CBD oil content, currently the main driver for industrial hemp production. CBD oil is known for its natural health benefits and can be taken internally or applied topically. Some of our associates are licensed to grow in the Mid-South region for research purposes.  We are actively involved in assisting industrial hemp processors in the extraction of full-spectrum CBD, distillate or isolate. In most cases it is best to contact FBA before you acquire an extraction lab, but if you have already purchased a “system” and are having processing issues, FBA can help.  As the industry has exploded, so has the demand for services such as technical assistance with CBD oil extraction, In-House lab setup, equipment sizing and selection, food grade issues and safety. FBA offers decades of technical experience in extraction and processing. Our engineers utilize modern tools like AutoCad 3D to assist extraction companies at the lowest possible cost. Small problems can lead to long and costly delays if not diagnosed properly. Let FBA help solve your issues before they become a major bottleneck.   FBA has a food and agricultural processing background.

We understand and can help with the following areas for CBD Oil Extraction:

• Engineering – Preliminary and detailed engineering, process and piping

• Equipment – Identify and size new and used equipment

• Lab Testing – Setting up and implementing new labs and testing procedures

• Food Grade Status – Meeting existing and new regulations

• Plant Safety – Setting up safety and training programs

Biodiesel/Renewable Diesel

Frazier, Barnes & Associates is an independent consulting firm that has built its reputation one client at a time. As a consulting innovator since 1996, FBA has acquired a wealth of expertise, strategic insight, and technical knowledge targeted toward plant optimization, efficiency and cost savings. Our twenty-plus year history in biodiesel and renewable diesel is unmatched.  Frazier, Barnes & Associates has provided renewable fuel consulting services since 2000, from feasibility analysis to on-site technical support and independent engineering reviews. Our team comprises the most trusted and experienced consultants in the industry. FBA provides critical support services such as feedstock and marketing assistance, technical support, marketing expertise and RFS2 assistance.

Financial Modeling

FBA has evaluated biodiesel facilities since 2000. Our unique knowledge of the feedstock, technical and marketing aspects enable us to develop a financial model that is both accurate and insightful to new and existing plants. Existing plants can gain valuable benchmarking information, making them much more competitive in the marketplace. FBA’s models have been accepted by well-known lending institutions and rating agencies for integrated and stand-alone facilities.

Process Safety Management Program

In the developing industry of biodiesel, it is sometimes difficult to realize the absolute necessity of a Process Safety Management (PSM) program. A simple mistake has caused serious injury or even death too many times in this industry. It is important to improve the maturity of the industry by taking all the necessary steps to ensure personnel safety. Even incredibly intelligent individuals make simple errors caused by process safety ignorance. Please take the time to evaluate your Process Safety Management program or inquire as to how FBA can help in this incredibly important part of the process. Our fully developed PSM program is developed internally and customized to your plant.