Online measurement services

Online measurement of critical parameters during manufacturing is a core principle of Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Initially developed for the pharmaceutical industry, this approach is now widely adopted across various sectors. Its goal is to identify, understand, and control process variability to ensure continuous, high-quality production.

Using real-time, on-line data acquisition, PAT enables precise process control. In powder processing, for example, online particle size monitoring is an invaluable tool for improving both production efficiency and quality assurance.

Two levels of control are possible :

• 1. Real-time, continuous monitoring
  • Provides insights into the process.
  • Detects deviations for manual corrections.
• 2. Automated process control
  • Automatically adjusts production parameters to maintain target quality.
  • Ensures consistent, repeatable results through a closed control loop.

Key Benefits : With online measurement, you can :

• View live process data
• Anticipate and respond to variations in real-time
• Uncover previously hidden phenomena for a deeper understanding of your processes

Online measurement offers numerous advantages across key areas of your organization :

For Production Teams

• Gain real-time insights into plant operations
• Quickly identify and address deviations to maintain seamless operations
• Reduce processing time of non-compliant products (waste, scrap, or rework)
• Boost productivity and free up operator time by reducing manual sampling

For Development and R&D Departments

• Deepen your understanding of process dynamics
• Save time during process validation and equipment commissioning
• Accelerate new product launches with more robust data and analysis

For Quality Assurance

• Ensure consistent, high-quality finished products with continuous monitoring
• Automate quality checks to reduce the risk of sampling or measurement errors
• Maintain detailed records for compliance and traceability

For Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Minimize operator exposure to hazardous conditions through automation
• Improve workplace safety by reducing the need for manual interventions
• Optimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact through precise process control

At POUDRES DURABLES, we tailor our solutions to your specific needs, offering :

• Short- or long-term equipment rental : Choose from instruments like the INSITEC in-line granulometer, Mastersizer 3000 (dry or liquid), or Parsum granulometry probe.
• Data interpretation assistance : Gain actionable insights into your process.
• Long-term research and development projects : From 1 to 3 years, including system configuration, data monitoring, and analysis. Our support can extend to process control development.

Matériel de mesure

Systèmes Insitec

Sondes Parsum

Examples of Our Expertise :

• Real-time monitoring of mills or micronisers
• Reducing the cost of reprocessing ground minerals
• Energy optimisation of micronisers
• Accelerating plant commissioning
• Increasing grinding line capacity
• Stabilising production with precise size control
• Monitoring cut size in selector mills
• Automatically detecting screen breakage through particle analysis
• Providing 24-hour control of micronisation systems, including safety shutdowns

We adapt to your challenges and constraints, offering :

• Short-term rental for specific needs, such as new line start-ups
• Long-term rental (1–3 years) with guaranteed measurement performance
• Projects eligible for French R&D tax credits (CIR)
• Custom control and regulation solutions for your installations
• Remote system monitoring and data interpretation
• Comprehensive line optimization throughout the contract duration

End-to-End Project Management

From drafting specifications to delivering 24-hour online monitoring systems, we handle every phase :

• Feasibility studies (APS), detailed design (APD), custom manufacturing, and commissioning
• Deliverables include layout diagrams, P&IDs, HMIs, and more
• Our installations can be validated by a Malvern Panalytical expert

With POUDRES DURABLES, you gain a single point of contact for your entire project, supported by maintenance contracts, critical equipment backups, spare parts availability, and up-to-date documentation.