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RELEVANT TECHNICAL ASPECTSSynergy For Success in Russia

Jos Roebroek MScKEMPINSKI HOTEL MOSCOWFebruary 11 & 12, 2008

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�Over 30 years experience in (conceptual) design of new and revamp plants, primarily:– Material Handling– Compounding– Mechanized Systems

About your speaker

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RELEVANT TECHNICAL ASPECTS

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� Manufacturing Steps

Relevant Technical Aspects

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� PolyolefinsPolyethylene (PE)

�Polypropylene (PP)

Relevant Technical Aspects

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� Some major pre-compounding Bulk MaterialProperties:– Particle Size including lumps, if any (Sieve Analysis)– Abrasiveness– Angles of internal/external friction– Angle of repose– Specific Density– Bulk Density: loose/vibrated– Cohesiveness– Increased temperature– Moisture Content– Flowability– Hardness

MEASURING-

INSTRUMENTS

Relevant Technical Aspects

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� Shipping from storage silos at upstream plant bymeans of:

– Bulk Shipping�Road Trucks/Road Containers�Trains�Ships

– 20-25 kg Bags– Big bags (Super Bags)– IBC Containers– Octabins– Bottles– Rolls

Relevant Technical Aspects

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� Any handling����Varying product properties

� Any transportation/shipping� Varying product properties� Least damage: by belt conveyor

� Large distance transportation of bulk products� Product degradation� Product attrition� Product segregation

Relevant Technical Aspects

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Examples of Segregation

� Filling/Emptying of silo’s– 3 Main Types:

1. Centered free fall filling

EMPTYINGFILLING

Same effect in case of excentric filling

•Heavier particles drop•down via the angle ofrepose

•Due to filling effects,•the larger particles will•pass the silo outlet first

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Examples of Segregation

� Filling/Emptying of silo’s– 3 Main Types (cont’d):

2. Lateral filling by means of a Pneumatic ConveyingSystem

EMPTYINGFILLINGHeavier particles willland at largerdistances from inlet

Segregationduring emptying

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Examples of Segregation

� Filling/Emptying of silo’s– 3 Main Types (cont’d):

3. Centric filling by means of a Pneumatic ConveyingSystem

EMPTYINGFILLING

Larger heavier particlesmainly get to the centreof the silo

Segregation duringemptying

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Examples of Segregation

� Consequences of segregation– (Re-)blending required– Flow problems in downstream process– Poor Final Product Quality

� Inhomogeneous sections– Excessive dust emission

� Dedusting (Filtration) Equipment Cost� Health/Environmental problems� Explosion Hazards

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SYNERGY For SUCCESS IN RUSSIA

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� Your major interest– Low (T)otal (I)nvestment (C)ost�high profit/attractive consumer price�higher consumption�better sales figures

�Smart Project Execution saves:– Execution Time

– Total Investment Cost

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� Your new (revamp-) projectMUST include:

– Optimal Process Selection

– Optimal split-up of project�Optimal Package Units

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Definition of Package Unit:

Integrated system consisting of more than one equipment part, and supplied by one Vendor only

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� Your new (revamp-) projectmay include:

– Bulk Material Handling– Compounding– Film/Sheet making– Pipe making– Casting applications– Blow molding applications– Fiber spinning etc....

– Logistics/Distribution

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� Your new (revamp-) project (cont’d)– Why re-invent the wheel?

– Nowadays major Vendors have considerableDownstream Project Engineering Capacity and implementtheir expertise as routine actions for certain parts of projects� Easier integration of equipment and packages

from other Vendors

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� Optimal Execution by all partiesinvolved:

– You, as producer– The licencor, if any– Engineering Company– Smart Package Vendors– Subcontractors

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� Relation smart execution – sound engineering– Do not just hobby and try– Despite of calculations, always test:

Bulk Material Product/Compound Properties are crucial and mostlynot constant

– Good System (Interface) Definition by yourself, and/or by an Engineering Company

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� Relation smart execution – sound engineering– Do not only pay attention to the Purchase Price of Package Units

and Equipment– Verify that your Vendor has well equipped Test Facilities– Your requirement seldom involve off-the-shelf design– Local Service a MUST– Use weigh factors prior to selecting the right Supplier

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� Next presentations by your potentialpartner-Vendors

– Coperion�Material Handling & Raw Material Extrusion (Hold)

– LRS�Profile Casting (Hold)

– Windmoeller & Hoelscher�Blow Moulding & Sheet Production Equipment (Hold)

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