Materials are sterile so introducing air not an option
Materials are currently filled by supplier in open air so possibility of moisture causing compaction.
Going to do a trial with filling under nitrogen/dry air
We've also been given an alternative size/shape drum and we may invert/rotate...
Thanks for your 2cents worth,
Process is a batch system initially then runs into a continous process,
Drums are 50kg
Solvent use is not an option
Vibration of drums as abstep prior to dispensing could be viable
On site storage is in an ambient warehouse 20C+-4C although transport in is not
I had...
Looking for ideas to help remove partially solidified chemicals from plastic drums. Chemicals have solidified in the bottom 12" of the drum, neck of drum is narrower than the base, type of chemicals are Urea, sodium chloride etc
in addition these chemicals are also clumping throughout the drum...