Batch and continuous processing

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What kind of things are made in continuous processes?
Chemicals needed in large quantitie such as ammonia and sulfuric acid
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When does continuous processing take place?
24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Where does it take place?
In large chemical plants with good transport links
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What is one advantage of continuous?
Highly automated - minimal labour costs (product is cheaper)
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What is another advantage?
takes less energy to maintain (doesn't need to stop and start)
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What is a disadvantage of continuous?
the process is inefficient if not in constant use
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What is another disadvantage?
very high initial building and set up cost
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What kind of things are made in batch processes?
Chemicals needed in small quantities, such as medicines
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What amount of product does batch processing make?
makes a fixed amount
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What does it allow batches to do?
after being made, they can be stored until needed
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What does it allow?
drugs that can be made within a given time, as many have a 'sell by' date
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What does it make it easy to do?
make a new batch when needed and change production to a different product
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What is a disadvantage of batch processing?
each batch has to be supervised so it is labour intensive and costly
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What is another disadvantage of batch processing?
time is needed for cleaning if the product line is changed
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What is a disadvantage of bath processing?
it is inefficient as the production is not in use all the time
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