Seeq Corporation Seattle, WA 98101
Performing a mass balance on manufacturing sites process units (or the overall plant) is critical for identifying a number of issues, including leaks, faulty sensors, meter calibration issues, process inefficiencies, and more. Unfortunately, the plants that do perform mass balances likely use a method that is difficult to maintain and does not update as new data is available for continuous monitoring.
Batch manufacturing of chemicals entails many distinct phases. A large chemical manufacturer was struggling to analyze batch phase times for process improvement using Excel spreadsheets. Utilizing Seeq, process engineers can use process variables, formulas, and string signals to separate each batch into phases. This enables them to Identify the “best” cycle time for each phase and tune production variables (such as adjusting pump speeds or adding catalysts sooner) to replicate the ideal cycle.