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effort estimation

Based on our long experience in continuous processing we have summarized an estimation of how difficult it is to transfer batch processes to continuous ways of operation. The reaction classification is based on the reaction time and phases in the reaction mixture. For a first estimation regarding the effort to transfer a reaction to a continuous, intensified operation, we have divided reactions into groups according to reaction rate (fast, medium, slow) and reaction phase. Fast reactions are easily transferred, whereas slow reactions need deeper inspection. Moreover reactions taking place in one phase are easier intensified compared to reactions with more phases. According to our nomenclature, 1 means lowest effort and 5 the highest. A fast reaction taking place in one phase, which is easily intensified, would therefore be valued as 1. A slow, 3-phase reaction with higher effort is valued as 5. The diagram below summarizes the effort estimation for a wide field of general reactions.

The diagram according to reaction rate and phase number is a first indication of how quickly the reaction can be transferred. Specific reaction characteristics are represented by additional modifiers (see table below), which are added to the basic value of the diagram.

If you like to get an individual, more detailed estimation on how easy it is to bring your specific process to continuous, intensified operation, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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