Horizontal Reaction | Ascent Chemicals

Product development is a key step in validating market segment fit. When supply must be met and manufacturing plans are still undefined, an organization like Ascent Chemicals can add security to a supply chain. The technical knowhow of Ascent Chemicals comes with every project, primarily focused on horizontal reactor technologies.

Scenario

New product with step-change in market demand. Current process utilized typical vertical reaction technology, generating low yield.

Goal

Successfully meet increased demand in short timeframe utilizing more efficient horizontal reaction technology.

Methodology

Harness Ascent Chemicals’ experience with horizontal reactors to develop a more efficient process. Ability of horizontal reactors to operate in viscosities near 1 million centipoise.

Solutions

Developed new process and formulation.
Easily met client’s budgetary cost targets for production.
Completed pilot to commercial scale validation work in five months to begin supplying the growing market with certified material.

Process

High Viscosity Liquids + Solids Reaction, Drying and Particle Sizing.

Results

The Ascent Chemicals Staff:

Increased batch yield by 350%.
Reduced solvent usages by 60% and improved cycle times by 75%.
Increased yearly output tenfold.