Case Study: Integrated Poultry Company |
The facility was experiencing lower than the desired gelatinization on its finished pelleted feed. WL Port- Land Systems analyzed both field data and the entire system's operation. The analysis resulted in a need to adjust the boiler pressure and steam harness pressure settings, increasing the conditioned mash moisture, resulting in improved gelatinization.
The operation needed to consolidate the number of operating feed mills requiring improved efficiency and increased utilization of one of its central facilities. Through a collaborative effort with the facility owner, WL Port-Land Systems created a detailed renovation plan, including goals, the scope of work, costs, and required downtime. With production continuing, the resultant work enabled the customer to increase production capacity by 50 percent while incorporating features to improve feed manufacturing efficiencies and feed quality.
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By Christopher T. Burke, P.E., Lead Electrical Engineer
Q: Am I being billed for "power factor." -- or what you call "reactive power?"
A: "Power Factor" is not a concern when discussing our residential power bills. Yes, we have motors running within our homes. Our refrigerators, furnace blowers, and air conditioner compressors contain the largest motors and exhibit the longest running times. Other motors we might have included well pumps, sump pumps, garbage disposals, and room fans. These motors, like all others, require a magnetic field in which to operate and therefore consume reactive power. So, why don't we care about the power factor at home?
Simply because our electricity supplier does not bill us for the reactive power required to operate these motors, this is universal across the nation (and probably around the world) for residential customers. So, at home, there is no additional cost.
The situation can be quite different for those responsible for paying the electric bill for a commercial or industrial facility. Not all, but many electricity suppliers have been...Read More>>>
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One aspect of feed mill construction that doesn't get much "air time" is the vital close communication during an undertaking of such magnitude.
If all mills were identical, it would be simple to submit permits and have completed drawings for the field superintendent. But, by nature, feed mill construction depends on a complex blending of the owner's know-how and knowledge of his product with a company like WL Port-Land's experience and expertise.
When a project is in its infancy, it is impossible to have many details ironed out and confirmed before sending drawings out for permit approval, let alone for construction. Frequently, a drawing submitted for approval will be adjusted several times as the job evolves while correct in its content.
To stay on a reasonable schedule, construction must...Read More>>>
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One customer saw these savings:
↓Reduced required investment by more than $14 million
↓Decreased electrical usage by 17%
↓Decreased natural gas usage by 26%
↓Reduced repair and maintenance costs by 13%
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Are you seeking solutions to make your business run better? A renovation can improve the utilization of existing assets, improve manufacturing costs, implement a process change, increase capacity, or find an efficient way to adapt to new quality improvement standards.
■ MAXIMIZING UTILIZATION OF EXISTING ASSETS
- Cycle time for batching and mixing
- Increase pounds per horsepower per hour
- Reduce change over time
- Increase pelleting capacity
- Time of use demands
- Decrease maintenance downtime
■ QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Pellet durability index {PDI)
- Crumble quality
- Gelatinization
- Feed conversion
■ MANUFACTURING COST IMPROVEMENT
- Energy efficiencies
- Reduce labor hours
■ INCREASING CAPACITY
- Through a complete facility evaluation, develop a plan to meet objective s
- Unit train receiving requirements
■ IMPLEMENTING NEW PROCESSES
- Enzyme applications
- Blending cracked corn in finish feed
- Post pellet liquid application
- Blending of finish feed
No matter the reason, a renovation is a big undertaking, and nobody can assist you like WL Port-Land Systems with its collaborative approach to your project. Contact us for more information.
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