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[Engineered solutions]

Engineering improvement

Machinery upgraded for overseas technology transfer project

[Engineered solutions: overseas technology transfer]

CEL responsibilities

  • Problem analysis
  • Concept design
  • Detailed design
  • Cost estimate and programme
  • Manufacturing management
  • Installation

Key features

  • Identified potential improvements and constraints
  • Design for the prototype plant and machinery
  • Wet process and containment
  • Direct heating of the fibre with live steam
  • Fibre transport at consistent, pre-set tensions up to 3,200kg
  • Cantilevered drive rolls
  • Corrosion-resistant materials
  • Sufficient robustness for continuous, trouble-free operation
  • Process connections and interfacing of the ventilation system
  • Good levels of access for operation, cleaning and maintenance
  • Technical specification for the technology transfer project
  • Detailed cost estimate and project programme
  • Modularisation enabling machinery to be assembled off-site

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