Solvent Mixing Box
DEC.MBX™
In modern industrial processes, the demand for precise, efficient, and sustainable solvent handling is paramount. The DEC.MBX™ Solvent Mixing Box is an advanced automated system designed to streamline the preparation of solvent mixtures. This cutting-edge technology enables operators to produce predefined solvent blends, with minimal manual intervention, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency. Integrated with the DEC-GCX_L™ in-line liquid phase gas chromatograph and supported by Coriolis mass flow meters, the DEC.MBX™ represents a significant leap forward in solvent management, making it ideal for industries like pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, flexible packaging and coatings.
overview • DEC.MBX™
The DEC.MBX™ is an automated solvent mixing system engineered to produce precise solvent mixtures based on pre-set recipes. By drawing from recovered solvent streams, the system eliminates the need for manual blending, reducing human error and ensuring repeatable results. Operators simply input the desired quantity of a specific solvent mixture, and the DEC.MBX™ handles the rest, delivering the required batch with high accuracy.
key features, system components and functionality • DEC.MBX™
Automated Recipe-Based Mixing: predefined recipes allow the system to automatically combine solvents in exact proportions. The core of the DEC.MBX™ is its ability to automatically draw from multiple recovered solvent streams and combine them according to pre-set recipes. These recipes are tailored to produce specific solvent mixtures, such as "Solvent-1" or "Solvent-2," which are defined by the user based on application requirements. The system’s programmable logic controller (PLC) manages the mixing process, ensuring that the correct quantities of each solvent are dispensed. The automation eliminates manual calculations and measurements, reducing the risk of errors and contamination.
User-Friendly Interface: operators input the desired mixture type and quantity, simplifying the process. The DEC.MBX™ features an intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) that allows operators to select the desired solvent mixture and specify the batch quantity. The system’s software translates these inputs into precise instructions for the dosing and mixing mechanisms. This simplicity enhances operational efficiency, as operators require minimal training to use the system effectively.
Batch Production: the system produces solvent mixtures in predefined batch sizes, ensuring consistency. The DEC.MBX™ produces solvent mixtures in predefined batch sizes (e.g. in IBCs) or automatically fills solvent storage tanks (DEC.SST™), ensuring consistency. This flexibility allows the system to cater to varying production needs, from small-scale batches for specific applications to large-scale tank filling for continuous processes. The automated batch production ensures that each mixture adheres to the exact recipe, maintaining uniformity across all outputs and reducing variability in solvent composition.
Integration with DEC-GCX_L™: real-time quality assurance through in-line liquid phase gas chromatography. To ensure the quality and consistency of the produced mixtures, the DEC.MBX™ can be seamlessly interfaced with the DEC-GCX_L™, an in-line liquid phase gas chromatograph. The DEC-GCX_L™ continuously analyzes the solvent mixtures, monitoring for impurities and verifying that the composition matches the predefined recipe. This real-time analysis is critical for applications where even minor deviations in solvent composition can affect product quality. The DEC-GCX_L™ operates on the principles of gas chromatography, separating and analyzing the components of the liquid mixture. By integrating with the DEC.MBX™, it provides immediate feedback, allowing the system to adjust dosing parameters if necessary to maintain compliance with specifications. This closed-loop system enhances reliability and reduces the need for post-production quality checks.
Coriolis Mass Flow Meters: advanced dosing system for unparalleled precision in solvent measurement. The DEC.MBX™ employs Coriolis mass flow meters for precise measurement (typically ±0.2%) and control of solvent flow. These meters operate on the Coriolis principle, where a vibrating tube measures the mass flow of the fluid passing through it. The resulting phase shift in the tube’s vibration is directly proportional to the mass flow rate, providing highly accurate measurements independent of fluid properties such as density or viscosity, requiring no recalibration when switching between different solvents, making the system versatile. By incorporating Coriolis mass flow meters, the DEC.MBX™ achieves exceptional dosing accuracy, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of complex solvent mixtures.
operational benefits • DEC.MBX™
The DEC.MBX™ Solvent Mixing Box delivers a range of benefits that enhance industrial solvent handling:
Consistency and Quality: automated mixing and in-line analysis ensure that every batch meets exact specifications, reducing variability and waste;
Efficiency: the system minimizes manual intervention, speeding up production cycles and freeing operators for other tasks;
Sustainability: by utilizing recovered solvent streams, the DEC.MBX™ supports environmentally friendly practices, aligning with DEC’s commitment to VOC emission control and solvent recovery;
Flexibility: the system accommodates a variety of solvent types and recipes, making it adaptable to diverse industrial applications;
Safety: automation reduces operator exposure to hazardous, flammable solvents, minimizing risks of spills, inhalation, chemical contact, fire, and explosion. The closed-loop system and precise dosing prevent over-pressurization or incorrect mixtures, further enhancing workplace safety by mitigating potential hazards associated with volatile solvents;
Reduced Downtime: the integration of real-time monitoring and precise dosing minimizes the need for rework or manual quality checks.
LTKW • DEC.MBX™
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conclusions • DEC.MBX™
The DEC.MBX™ Solvent Mixing Box redefines solvent handling by combining automation, precision, and real-time quality assurance. Its ability to produce predefined solvent mixtures with minimal operator input, coupled with integration to the DEC-GCX_L™ gas chromatograph and Coriolis mass flow meters, ensures unmatched accuracy and efficiency. As industries strive for sustainability and operational excellence, the DEC.MBX™ stands out as a transformative solution for solvent management, delivering consistent, high-quality results while supporting environmentally responsible practices.
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