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CHEMICAL INDUSTRY NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing
AGROCHEMICALS
Everything at a Glance
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Dry Grinding 16
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FERTILIZER
They are applied to the plants in solid or liquid form and are essentially
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based on the following primary macronutrients:
Nitrogen
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Potassium
Phosphorous
NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing provides you with the latest technologies
for processes suitable for your application.
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APPLICATION TASKS
which we have successfully mastered
DRY PROCESSING
Working capacity Fineness
Product Machine
[kg/h] [μm]
Phosphorous-based
CHM 1000/1000 7,400 d50 = 1,400
fertilizer
WET PROCESSING
Working capacity Fineness
Product Machine Process
[kg/h] [μm]
Magnesium
Discus® 300 3,000 d90 < 10 Pass process
carbonate
d50 = 2.6
Colemanite Zeta® 60 2,000 Circulation process
d99 < 10
Sulfurous liquid
Zeta® 60 400 d90 < 6 Circulation process
fertilizer
Plant protectants are necessary to protect plants from pests that could
compromise plant growth (insects, fungal diseases, viruses, bacteria and
weeds). Apart from additives, plant protectants usually consist of one or
more active substances which give them the desired properties.
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Main Types
Fungicides protect plants from diseases which affect production rate and
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quality or, in the worst case, could completely destroy the crop.
Herbicides reduce the growth of weeds which affect the production rate
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and the quality of the crop.
Insecticides protect plants against insects. Here, the pests can absorb the
insecticide directly or indirectly through their food.
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APPLICATION TASKS
which we have successfully mastered
DRY PROCESSING
Working capacity Fineness
Product Machine
[kg/h] [μm]
d50 = 2.3
Herbicide CGS 16 2
d99 = 6.8
d50 = 5.5
Pesticide CGS 71 620
d99 = 23.8
d50 = 2.2
Fungicide CGS 16 6,5
d99 = 8.2
d50 = 2.7
Herbicide CGS 50 248
d99 = 18
Fluidized Bed Jet Mill CGS
d50 = 6
Caolin CSM 165 35
d99 = 17
WET PROCESSING
Working capacity Fineness
Product Machine Process
[kg/h] [μm]
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SEED TREATMENT
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Encapsulation with a thick layer to obtain an even shape
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Pelletization – coating with protective substances and nutrients
Coating with a thin, polymer-based coating that is permeable to water.
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APPLICATION TASKS
which we have successfully mastered
WET PROCESSING
Scope of the System Working capacity Fineness
Product Process
(primary components) [kg/h] [μm]
System module for seed treatment comprising: Big-Bag Feeder, Ψ-Mix® Disperser, Zeta® 25
Agitator Bead Mill and modular platform
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MACHINES FOR
AGROCHEMISTRY
MasterMix®
Dissolver
MaxShear
Inline Disperser
Epsilon
Inline Disperser
Ψ-Mix®
Inline Disperser
Wet Grinding
Alpha® Zeta®
Agitator Bead Mill
Alpha® Neos
Agitator Bead Mill
Alpha®Lab
Laboratory Mill
CHM
Hammer Mill
Condux® / Condux® CP
Fine Impact Mill
Dry Grinding
CSM
Classifier Mill
ConJet®
High-density Bed Jet Mill
CGS
Fluidized Bed Jet Mill
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YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
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technology
Elimination of operator and environ-
mental risks by intelligent process design
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highest standards
Elemination of oversized particles with
a steep particle size distribution (for dry
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grinding)
Gas free products of highest
homogeneity by in-place technologies and
smooth processes
Best service
∙∙ Fastest availability by global service network
Professional global project management team
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with experience of more than 30 years
Detailed process documentation as standards
Easy service and maintenance by sophisticated
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process design
Low maintenance cost due to wear gentle design
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Easy to clean
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Optimized Cleaning-In-Place solutions
Lowest consumption of cleansing agents
(approx. 1/10 of cleaning amount
compared to conventional process design)
Highest productivity
∙ Reduction of energy costs and production time
by 20-30%, compared to standard process
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technology
Long production cycles by use of wear resistant
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materials and design ensures
Shortest return of payment
20-30% higher production capacity by newest
machine designs
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(hermetically closed design by e.g. powder cabine)
Strict separation of process zones of dry and wet
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production area
No dust sticking on surfaces of process tanks
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No vapours, no solvents in production area
Close-loop gas circulation solutions (for dry grinding)
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forces avoids temperature issues
High efficient cooling solutions by using special
materials
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MACHINES FOR MIXING & EMULSIFYING
Solids in Liquids
MaxShear Inline Disperser Epsilon Inline Disperser MasterMix® Dis
The MaxShear is an inline mixer with a With the Epsilon, we offer a new, The MasterMix® disso
very high shearing effect for dispersing, compact solution for producing dispersion of solids
emulsifying and homogenizing. It is homogeneous dispersions as required mixing process takes
equipped with a high-speed rotor, which in agrochemistry, in an inline process. in a stationary or m
rotates in close proximity to a precision- Here, the dispersion process takes place speed of the high-sp
machined stator, thereby creating an in an atmospherically-sealed processing is infinitely adjustabl
intensive shearing zone through which chamber and is thus dust and emission controlled drive.
the product flows and the solids are free. Because of the low shear rates, the
dispersed. Combined use with standard energy input is significantly lower
mixing and dispersing units reduces compared to conventional rotor-stator
processing times and considerably systems, which means that even shear-
improves the quality of agrochemical and temperature-sensitive agrochemical
products. The product is processed in products can be optimally processed.
continuous flow or in a circulation loop
with mobile or stationary mixing tanks.
The rotor and stator can be changed very
easily and quickly.
YOUR BENEFIT
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Totally enclosed and emission free Easy handling
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dispersion Intensive product
Dust free and fast wetting of powders Closed and emmi
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High quality homogenous Variable batch siz
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Compact design pre-dispersion
Self pumping for use as a low Gentle processing of sensitive
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pressure transfer pump components
Extreme high shear performance and Self pumping for use as a low pressure
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powerful dispersing transfer pump
High flexibility by changeable stator, Thin-film de-aeration function
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for different requirements (e.g. Rework by micro-cavitation
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mixing, homogenizing, emulsifying) Minimal warming of product
Quick and easy to clean with lowest Quick and easy to clean with lowest
amount of cleaning liquids amount of cleaning liquid
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solver Ψ-Mix® Inline Disperser PMD-VC Intensive Mixer
olver is used for the The Ψ-Mix® inline disperser combines The PMD-VC intensive mixers are
in liquids. The an alternative dispersion method, stationary mixing and dispersing
s place in batches whereby the solid components are units for the processing of large
mobile tank. The wetted on a large liquid surface, with batches. Separation of the mixing
peed dispersion disk emission and dust-free inline operation. and dispersion functions results in
le via a frequency- With high productivity within a an extremely energy-efficient
controlled process, the combination of process that is especially useful for
vacuum dispersion, shearing, pressure batches larger than 2,000 l. The
wetting and microcavitation results in compact and closed design of the
homogeneous, fine dispersions with intensive mixer facilitates
very reproducible quality. integration into fully-automated
plant designs and prevents exposure
to gases and dust.
TS AT A GLANCE
∙ Totally enclosed and emission free
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t cooling design dispersion
ission free design Dust free and fast wetting of
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zes powders
High quality homogenous Reduced power requirement due to
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pre-dispersion funtional separation of mixing and
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Controled dosing of solids dispersing unit
Gentle processing of sensitive Minimal increase of product
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components temperature
Thin-film de-aeration function Intensive product cooling design
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Rework by micro-cavitation Easy to clean design
Minimal warming of product Closed and emmission free design
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Quick and easy to clean with lowest Variable batch sizes
amount of cleaning liquid Fast and efficient feeding of solids
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NETZSCH Alpha®
Modular machine platform for customized solutions
The Alpha® machine platform sets the standard in flexi-
bility and handling and, thanks to its modularity, facili- The right grinding system
tates customer-specific solutions. One platform accepts for every application
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different grinding systems – customized for the require-
ments of the product you will be processing. Common platform for all
grinding systems allows easy
The advantage this modular system brings you is cross- conversion to the specific
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system standardization and thus the option to economi- optimum process conditions
cally convert a machine to a new grinding system. In Spatial separation of rotating
addition, the Alpha® is also the platform for future NETZSCH machine parts and fittings that
technologies, which guarantees you long-term investment carry media ensures a high
security. level of operational safety and
allows safe access, even during
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operation
All supply lines feed into
the machine from the top
preventing obstructions at
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ground level
Self-supporting grinding
chamber for optimum accessi-
bility to the grinding area during
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maintenance
Easy handling and the highest
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level of flexibility
Smooth surfaces for clean
process conditions
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR WET GRINDING
of Suspensions
Discus Intensive Grinding System
The Discus Intensive grinding system represents a quantum leap in wet
grinding technology with disk agitator bead mills. With the combination
of the further-optimized Discus disk agitator and the NETZSCH ICC®
separator system, you are guaranteed the highest throughput rates
Discus Intensive Grinding System for
with considerably narrower dwell time distribution and thus more Single- and Multi-pass Operation
intensive grinding with consistent stress intensity.
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Maximum volume throughput High reliability and elongated life
Highest cooling efficiency Use of very small grinding media even with high
Use of extremely small grinding beads (0,1 to 0,8 mm) product viscosities and throughput rates
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PRODUCTION MACHINES
for Dry Fine Grinding of Powders
ConJet® High-density Bed Jet Mill CSM Classifier Mill CHM Hammer
The ConJet® high-density bed jet mill Grinding in the CSM classifier mill, which The CHM Hammer M
combines a spiral jet mill with an combines a mechanical impact mill with with a rotating beat
integrated classifier wheel. With this an integrated air classifier, takes place for crushing relative
combination, the highest fineness levels between a peripheral grinding track and products in the fertil
(d97 2,5 µm to 70 µm) are attained the rotating beater unit 8 (finenesses: finenesses of approx
independent of the product load and as d97 20 µm to 150 µm). With the aid of are among the most
a consequence, throughput capacities the integrated classifier wheel, final requirements.
are higher. Adjustment of the grinding grain sizes free of oversized particles can
fineness is now only carried out by be achieved, without the drawback of
setting the speed of the classifier wheel. an external grinding/classifying cycle.
Residue-free grinding and minimal The self-adjusting internal circulation of
product build-up inside the machine are the coarse material in the classifier mill
additional features of the ConJet®. results in stable operation with the best
Thanks to the compact design, the possible utilization of energy.
machine is extremely easy to maintain
and to clean completely when changing
products.
YOUR BENEFIT
∙ Minimal warming of grinding ∙∙ For coarse grindin
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product due to controlled air Minimal warming
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Minimal warming of grinding ventilation due to controlled
product due to controlled air Fast and easy cleaning and mainte- Fast and easy clea
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ventilation nance due to optimal access to nance due to opti
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Fast and easy cleaning and mainte- grinding chamber and classifier process chamber
nance due to optimal access to Compact design
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grinding chamber and classifier Steep particle size distribution with
Highest fineness and steep particle precisely defined maximum particle
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size distribution size
Compact design
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Condux®/Condux®CP
Mill CGS Fluidized Bed Jet Mill Fine Impact Mill
Mill is an impact mill Contamination-free fine grinding of The Condux® is a high-speed fine impact mill
ter unit. It is used dry products of any hardness is for the dry grinding of products with a Mohs
ely brittle or fibrous possible with the CGS fluidized bed hardness of up to 3 - 3.5 (Grinding finenesses
lizer sector. End jet mill with integrated classifier from d97 50 µm to 600 µm). Equipped with a
x. 0,5 mm - 10 mm (finenesses of d97 2,5 µm to 120 µm). variety of grinding tools, there is always a
t common target Through the specialized milling product-optimized mill available which can
principle, product grinding is entirely also be used in pressure-shock-resistant or
autogenous. Gas jets alone create the pressure-gas-loaded systems. The redesigned
grinding energy, so there is no wear model of the Condux® CP with an integrated
on the grinding tools. Even extremely classifier is used when the desired end
temperature-sensitive products can fineness cannot be achieved with conven-
be processed reliably under tional pin- or blast mills. The grinding disk and
continuous operation. classifier are joined with a torque-proof
connection and are run by a common drive
motor. By adjusting the height of the classifier
wheel, it is possible to easily achieve variable
adjustment of the separation limit.
TS AT A GLANCE
ng and pre crushing ∙ Minimal warming of grinding
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g of grinding product product due to controlled air
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air ventilation ventilation Minimal warming of grinding product
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aning and mainte- No tool wear and no contami- due to controlled air ventilation
imal access to nation due to entirely autogenous Fast and easy cleaning and mainte-
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grinding nance due to optimal access to grinding
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Fast and easy cleaning and mainte- chamber and classifier
nance due to optimal access to Compact design
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grinding chamber and classifier Defined particle size distribution and
Highest fineness and steep particle maximum particle size by integrated
size distribution with precisely classifier
defined maximum particle size
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PLANT ENGINEERING FOR
AGROCHEMICAL PROCESSES
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NETZSCH MODULAR PLANT DESIGN
The established modular design for NETZSCH Turn-Key-
Production Plants for agrochemicals is a professional Advantages
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concept to bundle and structure complete and
complex processes. For each process step the requested Complete production process on
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equipment will be installed in a functional group on a significantly less space
special defined and designed plant segment (module). Clear defined interfaces for
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According to the process design the modules will be media flow and data acquisition
arranged in such a way, that the defined media flows Resource savings (e.g. cleaning
with its connection points will fit together. In this way a liquid off 90%) by logical
turn-key-production plant can be realized in a compact functional groups and clear
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layout. By adopting the core features of standard process design
container designs existing and proven logistic concepts High flexibility in product
can easily be used. portfolio and production
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capacity (Plug & Produce)
The single process modules are completely Possibility of quick and easy
pre-assembled in our production facilities, fitted conversion of the complete plant
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together to the complete modular plant in real size (Re-Plug & Produce)
(scale 1:1) and finalized by FAT on a fully functional Easy and cheap transport by
production plant. The single modules, including all its adopted design to standardized
equipment, will be dis-assembled again and shipped transport concepts (Ready to use
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by standard transports to our customers. On site the transportation units)
modules can be then moved quickly into the production Fast operational readiness due to
facilities, where the re-assembly of the modular plant complete pre-installation (Ready
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will be done under NETZSCH supervision. The Start-Up of to install production units)
the production will take place by a simple “Turn-Key”. Shortened installation and
commissioning time due to early
acceptance test at NETZSCH
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MIXING, EMULSIFYING & WET GRINDING
for high levels of homogeneity and fineness
Mixing, emulsifying and deaeration are basic operations in mechanical process engineering. These are the means
by which at least two starting substances are combined to form a new substance which must be as homoge-
neous as possible, with no air or gas pockets. The process takes place both in stand-alone machines for the
production of small batches and on complete production lines with extensive peripherals for the production of
large batches.
For the grinding of agrochemical material systems, NETZSCH offers a comprehensive machine program of
laboratory and production machines up to complete production plants. Customized for every application,
NETZSCH provides you with a wide range of machines and systems
Dispersing
Screening
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ses into the nanometer range
System example with Ψ-Mix® Inline Disperser, Discus® Agitator Bead Mill
and MaxShear Inline Disperser
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DRY GRINDING
with exact upper particle size limitation
For the processing of dry and temperature-sensitive products by fine and ultra-fine grinding, NETZSCH has
extensive experience and a diverse machine program for any desired end fineness.
To complement our existing machine program, we also offer high-performance classifiers for the finest
products and exact limitation of the upper particle size, which also guarantee sustainable reproducibility and
high quality.
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gas plants
Varied range of materials including high-grade steels with polished surfaces or wear-protected concepts
Homogenization
Pelletizing / Granulation
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Example of a circulating gas system with CSM classifier mill
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PROCESS- AND PLANT ENGINEERING
Plant Engineering
Whether it is a turnkey solution you need or help on a particular aspect
of plant engineering, we have the know-how. NETZSCH has been
engineering manufacturing plants for over 100 years, using state-of-
the-art production equipment and manufacturing techniques.
We undertake projects for companies around the world, including:
∙∙ Plant design
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Process monitoring, control and automation
Software development and real time application programming
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Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
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Steelwork design
Abatement systems
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Machinery and vessel manufacturing
Extraction systems
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today and in the traditional process costs process and layout
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future methods Determine support Establish final
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How much output is Compare effects on equipment price and scope
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required the product and specifications Detailed design of
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What are the environ- other process stages Estimate the total cost plant equipment
mental regulations Guarantee plant including running Produce detailed
deliverables costs programme of
works
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Project Management
From start to finish, you can rely on professional project management. At
NETZSCH we have the resources and capability to oversee the entire
project, even the most complex ones. All projects are approached with a
total commitment to maintaining the highest standards in all areas,
including:
∙∙ Project planning
Health and safety expertise including, full working experience of ATEX
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94/9 and ATEX 100a
Construction site supervision and management
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Machinery installation
Installation and testing of instrumentation and control systems
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Machinery and plant commissioning
Employee training
Support throughout production ramp-up
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of process and Testing of equipment plant Process support and
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equipment Chemical cleaning Training of operators consulting
Environmental Laboratory tests Training of mainte- Maintenance / Inspection
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report in cooperation nance staff / Service Agreements
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with external partners Ensuring plant Reconditioning &
ATEX, DSEAR compli- performance Conversions
ance of proposal
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