http://www.che.com Chemical Engineering en-us 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 1:45:42 EDT It is traditionally thought that small batch systems require a controller-based sequencing solution, while larger systems require a server-based solution. However, the size of the system is not always the best indicator of the most-appropriate solution. This article provides tips to help you evaluate three options — hard-coded solutions, configurable controller-based solutions, and server-based solutions — and select the best one... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/9991.html Sat, 1 Dec 2012 0:00:00 EST The ZSK MEGAvolume Plus twin-screw extruder, featuring 54-mm-dia. screws, has been custom made by this company for a new production line for the food industry that was recently commercialized by Dinnissen B.V. (Sevenum, The Netherlands). Tradenamed... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/9790.html Mon, 1 Oct 2012 0:00:00 EDT Plant operators can now see at a glance how their plant is changing over time using the new CompareMap tool, which highlights the biggest changes in plant performance, and provides drill-down into corrective actions... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/9674.html Sat, 1 Sep 2012 0:00:00 EDT Last month, this company released a completely new version of its software for batch chemical reactors simulation, BatchReactor. The new software combines detailed equipment modeling, reaction engineering and advanced numerical methods to create a state-of-the-art simulation environment... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/8984.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST ProSim (Toulouse, France; www.prosim.net), which provides process simulation and optimization software to the chemical process industries (CPI), announces the release of a completely new version of BatchReactor, its software for batch chemical reactors simulation. The new software combines detailed equipment... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/8885.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST PlantTriage software now automatically finds the root cause of process upsets. The latest advance, Root Cause Finder, automates the in-depth analysis that was previously... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/8444.html Thu, 1 Sep 2011 0:00:00 EDT This company’s Rotary Scalpel technology (photo) can deliver small increments of a wide variety of solid materials with precisions of ±0.5 g. The technology consists of a large inlet area designed for consistent... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/7506.html Mon, 28 Mar 2011 0:00:00 EDT Hapman The PosiPortion feeder (photo) offers a 2-in-1 feed screw option that dramatically improves batch accuracy without compromising... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/7539.html Mon, 28 Mar 2011 0:00:00 EDT Agility, reliability, reporting and sharing of business information are among the key ingredients that have been dictated to modern-day control systems by the competitive pressures facing today’s manufacturers. In short, production must be faster, more efficient and provide actionable data for operators. And the last thing anybody in this situation needs is a server failure. Where does that leave the traditional server-based batch systems and the manufacturers who use them?... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/6446.html Tue, 1 Mar 2011 0:00:00 EST As it is with all chemical processors, the current economic climate is forcing batch processors to produce more saleable product at a better profit margin from the same assets. Increasing flexibility, reliability and visibility while decreasing batch cycle times via integrated automation systems can help increase throughput and the chance of survival. ... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/batch_processing/4762.html Fri, 1 May 2009 0:00:00 EDT