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determine the drying phases occurring
in the fluidized-bed dryer in
real time and adjust the temperature
accordingly to maximize end product
quality and processing times.
The system could also provide live,
endpoint control that supports datadriven
downstream operations and
their management, offering a highly
interconnected, responsive setup.
By developing a more in-depth
process understanding and realtime
capabilities, the pharmaceutical
manufacturer could improve both
cycle times and product
quality,
benefitting from greater profitability
and rapid ROI. Further, by leveraging
PAT, the company could benefit
from a futureproof, scalable setup to
optimize other aspects of its manufacturing
process.
Case study 3: Transparency for
greater accountability in regulatory
compliance. When a premier
OSD-form manufacturer wanted to
improve the visibility, accessibility and
integrity of its fluidized-bed drying
process and product data, it looked
at implementing secure and regulatory-compliant
storage capabilities.
The data-driven capabilities of
the existing system were enhanced
by ensuring reliable data capture
and storage within a state-of-theart
SCADA platform. In addition, an
information-technology-companymanaged
data center was set up to
enable the Medicines and Healthcare
products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
to receive and visualize the data.
As a result, the pharmaceutical
producer could strengthen its adherence
to cGMP guidelines. The company
then expanded this framework
to additional production units.
Concluding remarks
Forward-thinking companies in a
variety of manufacturing and processing
industries are already experiencing
the transformative impact of
modern control solutions to regulate
fluidized-bed dryers. By embracing
system upgrades today to create advanced,
interconnected, and datadriven
setups, producers can catapult
their competitiveness to new
heights, yielding impressive ROIs.
As manufacturers look at advancing
the capabilities of fluidized-bed
dryers, they should partner with a
leading industrial automation and
system integration specialist. Collaborating
with a full-service provider
and industry expert can help them
maximize the potential gains and
support them throughout the entire
equipment lifecycle.
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Edited by Scott Jenkins
Author
Alan Messenger is sales director
for Optimal Industrial Automation (5
Monarch Court, Emersons Green,
Bristol, U.K.
BS16 7FH; Phone:
Messenger
+44 (0)1173742222; Email: PAT@
optimal-tech.co.uk).
has 30 years of experience in automation
and control, 28 of which
have been in sales of key technologies
and solutions. His industry experience
includes pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well
as more difficult, niche applications, where a wide range
of technical knowledge and skills are needed. He joined
Optimal in 2008 and became sales director in 2020.
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