Advantages often include lower CAPEX, faster delivery, and many standard modular layouts with integrated tanks, dosing skids, and colloid mills. Risks include inconsistent component quality, limited documentation depth, differences between rated and achieved throughput, and weaker after sales support for commissioning and spares. To de risk, require a performance guarantee tied to specific grades and test results, verify mill power, rotor stator materials, pump types, instrumentation brands, and corrosion resistance for acidic cationic systems. Include factory acceptance tests and an on site acceptance protocol using your bitumen and water chemistry.