A new white paper from Malvern
Instruments examines the different strategies open to anyone
adopting on-line particle size analysis, providing guidance on its
design and implementation and highlighting the economic and practical
benefits of selecting an approach best suited to the project in
hand.
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The white paper discusses the choices around project implementation,
advises on how to take best advantage of in-house expertise and
suggests when to draw on outside help. 'Strategies for success: How
will you implement on-line particle sizing? Choosing the right
approach' is available for download: http://www.malvern.com/true-cost
The proven ability of on-line particle size analysis to transform
process control and deliver substantial economic benefit has resulted
in its widespread application across the processing industries. For any
individual project, the development of a robust proposal includes
considerations of how best to implement the work, with a spectrum of
possible options. At one end lies the turn-key solution where every
aspect of the project is handled by an external supplier, while at the
other is the possibility of a hardware only purchase.
Typically the installation of on-line particle size analysis
involves a number of steps, including: hardware selection; process
interface design; automation and integration within an existing control
platform; validation; and commissioning and control optimization.
Taking each project element in turn, this document looks at when each
might be handled internally and, equally importantly, where external
support can be especially useful. Case studies are used to illustrate
the pros and cons of different implementation strategies for different
project scenarios.
For more information visit: www.malvern.com