Use Cases

1. Following a crystallization process and optimizing

Findings:

• Number of crystals vary among batches
• Crystallization peak after approx. 1 hour
• After peak, slight breakage of crystals due to shear force from stirrer

Actions:

• Reduce crystallization time by 76%
• Avoid variation among batches by optimize parameters

Result:

• Energy reduction
• Time reduction
• Avoid broken crystals

2. A flexible moveable solution

Comparison between 4 high-temperature crystallizers:

• Flight case and table on wheels

Findings:

• 1 crystallizer less efficient
• Less pressure caused slower crystal growth

Actions:

• Reduce crystallization time by increasing pressure

Result:

• Energy reduction
• Higher throughput (faster growth)
• Higher product quality (bigger crystals)

3. Collaboration with plant manufacturers

Centrifuge company:

• Problems with the centrifuge
• ParticleTech was part of their centrifuge calibration at a factory

Separating particles from liquid:

• ParticleTech solution reveals how plant parameters affect the product inside.

4. Filter efficiency

• Measure particle size before and after filtration to verify filter efficiency

5. Effects of product transportation in pipes

Findings:

• Up to 50% decrease in product particle size due to transportation in pipes