Throughput Analysis and Debottlenecking of Biomanufacturing Facilities ? A Job for Process Simulators

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Throughput Analysis and Debottlenecking of Biomanufacturing Facilities ? A Job for Process Simulators

Published on: August 15, 2002

Demetri Petrides, PhD, Charles Siletti, PhD, Alexandros Koulouris

BioPharm International, BioPharm International-08-01-2002, Volume 15, Issue 8

by Demetri Petrides, Alexandros Koulouris, and Charles Siletti, Intelligen, Inc. Bottlenecks are everywhere, from the freeway overpass during the morning commute to the long lines at the supermarket. But bottlenecks in a manufacturing process are bad for business. Computer models can help you eliminate those conditions or situations that retard your progress. Whether the goal is strategic planning, evaluating alternatives, purchasing equipment, appraising a facility, or optimizing production processes, simulation tools can improve your analysis.