Synthomer Increases Output and Reduces Commissioning Time with PlantWeb Architecture
Synthomer Increases Output and Reduces Commissioning Time with PlantWeb Architecture
2 PagesCHEMICAL Synthomer Increases Output and Reduces Commissioning Time with PlantWeb ® Architecture RESULTS • Reactor output increased to over 30% of design capacity • Batch-to-batch repeatability improved by 30% • Commissioning time reduced from 30 days to 8 days • Number of aborted batches reduced by 50% • Number of non-conforming batches reduced by 40% APPLICATION Synthomer Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) produces synthetic emulsion polymer, a substitute for natural latex and other coatings used for dipping and as additives in cement, carpets, or fabric. It is a batch process using petroleum derivatives like butadiene and acrylonitrile as raw material. The plant uses a highly-automated, multiple-continuous feed process. CUSTOMER Synthomer Sdn Bhd is part of the Synthomer group of companies, which are pa
