Solvay Improves Quality and Throughput of PVC Rotary Dryers with Emerson’s Wireless Temperature Monitoring
Solvay Improves Quality and Throughput of PVC Rotary Dryers with Emerson’s Wireless Temperature Monitoring
2 Pages© 2014 Rosemount Inc. All rights reserved For more information: www.rosemount.com Solvay Improves Quality and Throughput of PVC Rotary Dryers with Emerson’s Wireless Temperature Monitoring RESULTS • 50% reduction in off-spec production from dryers • 1-2% increase in average production • Improved powder drying quality APPLICATION Temperature monitoring on polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) rotary dryers CUSTOMER Solvay in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, Belgium CHALLENGE Solvay's PVC plant in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, Belgium was facing regular problems of temperature stability on rotary dryers. “We could only measure the outlet temperature of the dryers because we could not find a reliable temperature solution for rotating equipment”, said Mr. Willy Destate, Head of the Research Department AMRA/ELEC for Solva
