The difference between continuous and intermittent modes: when to use intermittent mode, and when to use continuous mode!
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The difference between continuous and intermittent modes: when to use intermittent mode, and when to use continuous mode!
Well, it mainly depends on the requirements of the production process! For reactions that require a longer reaction time, batch feeding is generally used! I look forward to experts explaining the rest!
Put simply, continuous feeding and continuous discharging represent a continuous process, while intermittent feeding and intermittent discharging (commonly referred to as processing batch by batch) is an intermittent process. Whether to use an intermittent process depends on certain manufacturing processes: for example, crystallization processes require a long time and are difficult to carry out continuously; in the field of fine chemicals, frequent changes in product grades make it challenging to use continuous processes. Additionally, it can be related to the scale of the facility and its production capacity – for instance, in polymerization processes, intermittent processes are used for smaller scales, while continuous polymerization is employed for larger scales. These are just some thoughts for discussion
In simple terms, continuous feeding and continuous discharging represent a continuous process, while intermittent feeding and intermittent discharging (commonly referred to as processing batch by batch) constitute an intermittent process. Whether to use an intermittent process depends on certain manufacturing processes: for example, crystallization processes require a long time and are difficult to carry out continuously; in the field of fine chemicals, frequent changes in product specifications make it challenging to use continuous processes. Additionally, it can also be related to the scale of the facility and its production capacity – for instance, in polymerization processes, intermittent processes are used for smaller scales, while continuous polymerization is employed for larger scales. This answer covers all the key points.