Improved process consistency and repeatability of a complex recipe using automation

Korean Chemical Company CS1028 Reactor Ready Lab control software Huber thermocirculator

Organisation: Korean Chemical Company

Country: South Korea

Product: Reactor-Ready, Lab control software, Huber thermocirculator

Case Study No: 1028

Situation

Had 30-40 recipe steps including control of vacuum pump, temperature, pH, pump, balance and stirrer. It was almost impossible to get the required repeatability by manual methods.

Objective

Improve control and repeatability of complex recipes and improve safety

Results

  1. Complex recipes can be very simply written using Radleys Lab control software
  2. Automated control of vacuum pump, temperature, pH, pump, balance and stirrer
  3. Uses feed back from all sensors as end points for recipe steps
  4. Uses ‘limits’ as safe conditions
  5. Achieves high vacuum when stirring at 250 rpm