EPIC Systems designed and delivered an innovative in-line blending skid solution to meet the client’s requirements. The system was integrated into the client’s existing fragrance mixing line, seamlessly expanding its capacity without extending its physical footprint.
The in-line blending skid incorporated several key features to optimize efficiency and flexibility. It began with an outside pre-mix module in a designated hazardous area, fabricating a base formula containing ethanol. This base formula was then fed into the building through pipes connecting to the in-line blending system.
Using ingredient trees, the system combined various raw materials from the storage area into the product formula, eliminating the need for multiple storage tanks. Fragrances were integrated via a perfume in-line blending system, allowing for just-in-time mixing and minimizing downtime. Static mixers ensured homogeneous blends, while a resurge tank with a recirculation pump regulated flow and maintained proper mixing before filling.
The skid’s automated controls matched blend and fill rates, coupling the blending and filling systems while regulating pressure to accommodate fluctuations. Additionally, a product-to-product washout system facilitated efficient cleaning between batches, with scrap material re-blended into appropriate product batches to minimize waste.
