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WBF Issues Call for Papers for 2003
N. American Conference
CHANDLER, AZ (August 2, 2002) –
World Batch Forum (WBF), a worldwide, non-commercial organization
dedicated to the advancement of batch process manufacturing, is
seeking papers from batch presenters for presentation at the WBF’s
2003 North American Conference.
The
conference will take place April 13-16 in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Harry
Gianakis, a staff engineer with DuPont and WBF chairman, noted that
the annual conference has become the leading industry gathering
dedicated to issues related to batch process manufacturing.
WBF must receive abstracts for
proposed papers by September 27, 2002. The organization will notify
presenters of acceptance by November 4, 2002. PowerPoint
presentations and final versions of papers will be due March 14,
2003.
To request paper and presenter
guidelines, please contact Dennis Brandl, WBF North American program
committee chairman, at 919-852-5322 (email: dnbrandl@bellsouth.net
), or DeAnn Fedyski at World Batch Forum Headquarters at
480-893-8803 (email: deann@wbf.org
). While WBF will consider papers on any subject related to batch
manufacturing, the organization is particularly interested in
submissions on the following topics:
Services and products
supporting 21 CFR Part 11 – User testimonials on
remediation projects or green field Electronic Batch Record
projects, discussions of pitfalls, hazards, and best practices
for batch manufacturing in an FDA audited environment.
Applying S88 in manual
operations – How the S88 model can be applied to manual
and lightly automated systems in ways that would not require
extensive automation.
Using the S88 model in
continuous or discrete operations - Many batch systems are
used in discrete or continuous operations for setup machine or
flow setup. Presenters could address the issues associated using
the S88 models, where they fit and where they have to be
extended.
Batch scheduling -
Presenters could focus on issues surrounding the two primary
scheduling models -- Theory of Constraints and Process Flow
Scheduling – or other methods of scheduling.
Interoperability – The
WBF XML markup languages for S88 and S95 will be a year old by
the 2003 conference. Presenters could address the
interoperability issues, concerns, and lessons learned from the
initial implementations. WBF also is interested in presentations
on the “OPC for Batch” effort.
Project Execution Process
– Identification of the key steps and critical success factors
from project inception through start-up.
Front End Engineering –
Discussion of the use of S88 models to document the scope,
schedule and cost estimate of an automation project.
Batch Phase Logic Detail Design
– Papers in this area could include discussions of phase state
models, code organization, or network issues.
Practical Aspects to Operator
Training – Papers could include discussions of simulation,
training for errors, training for exceptional conditions, and
setting up training environments.
About World Batch Forum
World Batch Forum, established in
1994, is a non-profit, professional organization promoting the
exchange of information on the management, operation and automation
of batch process manufacturing. Members include end-users, vendors,
consultants and academics. In addition to hosting an annual
conference with formal presentation and technical papers, the WBF
provides organization, management, and structure to facilitate
networking among its members and sharing of knowledge and
information related to all aspects of batch processing.
WBF supplements the functions of ISA,
AIChE, ISPE, CMA, and other related professional organizations by
integrating a variety of management and technical disciplines needed
to advance batch processing knowledge and technology. Visit our
Worldwide Web site at www.wbf.org .
Flowability
Measurement
Patented Powder Flow Rheometer on
show at Powtech
Freeman Technology provides
instruments that measure and classify the flow properties of
powders. On show at Powtech 2002 (8 - 10 October; Nürnberg, Germany
www.powtech.de ) will be the
patented FT3 Powder Rheometer, a unique system that aids formulation
of new materials, helps optimize handling and processing and can
provide quality control standards that lead to real productivity and
quality gains. The FT3 Powder Rheometer is an indispensable tool
across many industries, and has been adopted by six of the top ten
major pharmaceutical companies.
The
traditional unreliability of flowability measurements arising from
the unknown packing condition of test samples is overcome using the
FT3, with its novel pre-conditioning procedure that makes the data
exceptionally reproducible. Most of the factors that affect powder
flow properties may now be assessed independently. For the first
time information databases on powders can stand alongside those on
solids and fluids.
The FT3 uses a patented helical blade
principle, where the blade displaces powder as it moves along a
helical path through the sample. Gentle to aggressive flow patterns
and flow rates can be achieved depending on the direction and speed
of movement. All forces acting on the blade are measured and used to
calculate the work done to make the powder flow. These energy
measurements form the basis of all flowability assessments.
For more information contact:
Mr. Reg Freeman Freeman Technology
Boulters Farm Centre
Castlemorton Common
Malvern, Worcestershire
England WR13 6LE
Tel: +44 (0) 1684 310860
Fax: +44 (0) 1684 310236
Email: info@freemantech.co.uk Web site: http://www.freemantech.co.uk/
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Joe! Column
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LCI Corp.
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Dry
Handling Packaging Solutions
New Brochure Showcases Hoover
Solutions
ALPHARETTA,
Ga. – Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc. has introduced a new
brochure that details the complete Hoover product line.
This comprehensive 12-page brochure
features dry handling packaging solutions for containing,
controlling and managing flowable solids. The line includes:
SUREFLOW Bins in a variety of
capacities and designs including exposed and enclosed hopper
bottoms and cone-top bins.
High performance Fill and
Discharge Stations are designed to provide superior material
delivery and proper filling and dispensing.
Weigh Stations allow accurate
filling of flowable solid material, featuring LED display or
CIMS computer interface displays.
SUREBLEND provides accurate and
efficient blending while virtually eliminating any dusting,
spillage, or unnecessary cleaning by allowing the blending
process to take place in a closed circuit container.
Hoover LIFTS can move and
precisely place full containers used for dispensing, filling, or
storage of any flowable powder or solid.
SUREKLEEN automatic or
semi-automatic wash stations clean empty bins inside and out,
preparing bins for reuse.
About Hoover Materials Handling
Group Inc.
Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Hoover
Materials Handling Group, Inc. is a fully integrated provider of
industrial packaging and services with six manufacturing facilities
in the United States. Hoover has more than 50 years of manufacturing
experience as North America's premier manufacturer and service
provider of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), drums, and related
services.
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Extrusion
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Breakfast Specialists in Uzwil
When it comes to breakfast cereals,
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thing in mind: Buhler extrusion systems.
The
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Chemists (AACC) regularly organizes continuing education courses for
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cereals production technology”.
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latest process developments from Buhler. The purpose of the AACC
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the raw materials and all the various process operations to
packaging. Automation, preservation and shelf life were other
special subject areas. Within the program, staff from the Buhler
Extrusion Systems business unit demonstrated the process operations
on the main machinery in practical operation.
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of Buhler Extrusion Systems, the Buhler specialists fully satisfied
the participants’ expectations and thereby also the course
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Buhler is a global Technology Group
and System Partner for plant and equipment and for process expertise
in the fields of Food Processing, Chemical Engineering, and Die
Casting, with a worldwide payroll of about 6,500.
People post their requests for help and offer their
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Mr. Zhang needs a high-temp
rotary valve for cement:
We are looking for this type rotary valve.
Product: cement crude material
Particle size: 90um sifter passed with 10% remains
Operation capacity: 25 ~ 250 t/h
Design capacity: 300 t/h
Bulk Density: 1.3 kg/liter
Moisture content: <1%
Operation temperature: 350 degree C, max. instant temperature up to
600
degree C
Application: gravi-feeding to burner, locking out ambient air
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Mr. Singhania needs conveying
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conveying air lift designing for dry powdery material. Can you
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