Next Generation Reactor Engineering
Process development
Flowid’s expert services are focused on developing and optimising production processes using flow technology. A typical process development project starts with a feasibility study, is scaled up to a pilot study after which a setup is implemented and starts producing. The economic feasibility is closely monitored during the development process progress using CashFlowid.



Feasibility
Flowid’s feasibility study can show whether continuous flow chemistry improves your process in means of efficiency, safety, controllability, and economics. The general procedure for a feasibility study consists of the following steps:
  • In-dept process analysis
  • Univariant screening of reaction parameters
  • Multivariant screening of prominent reaction parameters
  • Optimization of the reaction parameters
  • Convert chemical results into economic benefits using CashFlowid
Feasibility testing is performed in small micro reactors, requiring only a small amount of (expensive) reactants. When the results look promising, the next step is to scale up to pilot scale.
Multivariant screening
Pilot scale
Pilot scale tests demonstrate that the feasibility results are applicable for production scale. Flowid designs and assembles fully operational pilot plants, including reactor, piping, sensors, pumps, controls and interfacing. A pilot scale setup can also be used as a small production unit, for instance for the production of initial product samples. For larger capacities the pilot scale is upgraded to meet the required production quantities.

Production scale
The final product is implementation at production level. With respect to conventional methods (e.g. batch) flow processes are characterised by easy translation into production capacities. Flowid designs and assembles a fully operational production plant based upon the proven pilot scale plant. After implementation Flowid provides on-site support.

Customised reactor engineering
As independent engineering company Flowid is able to select or develop the reactor set-up that fits best with the client’s needs. If required we develop customised reactors, optimized for a specific reaction. A unique service in the field of flow technology.
Micro reactor pressure simulation
Support
For all challenges concerning micro flow chemistry Flowid provides expert support. Whether it is about selecting or engineering the hardware, implementation or trouble shooting.

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