Process reasoning
Annual plant output combines many operations and is not the capacity of one centrifuge. A result such as reduced energy or improved dryness needs a baseline, a measurement period and a common production basis. Explain the supplied scope and any process changes introduced at the same time. Customer confidentiality can be respected through anonymized data, provided the technical limits and evidence status remain clear.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Apply the reasoning
An illustrative case says a plant produces 60,000 tonnes per year. Before using that figure for selection, ask how many centrifuges operate, the annual operating hours, product yield, solids loading and cycle or continuous duty. Without those inputs, dividing annual output by a guessed operating schedule creates a misleading equipment rating.
What to record
| Item | Basis to document |
|---|---|
| Problem | Feed, previous limitation and required product outcome |
| Configuration | Separation principle, model, auxiliaries and operating boundary |
| Evidence | Trial or operating data, period, methods and baseline |
| Limits | Feed variation, exclusions and lessons for other applications |
Review checklist
- Label illustrative examples separately from customer results.
- Obtain permission before naming customers or publishing plant images.
- Explain whether figures are measured, estimated or contractual.
- Preserve the original supporting report and its revision.
Your next decision
Use case studies as evidence for a relevant process question, not as universal performance guarantees. This knowledge centre distinguishes manufacturer product information from original engineering examples. For your project, request comparable material tests and a written design basis; the strongest evidence is the information that matches the duty you actually need to separate.