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Batch and Continuous Processes
Thus far, we have discussed equipment used in discrete parts
manufacturing or assembly applications. In addition to these
types of manufacturing processes, electrical equipment is
also used to manufacture a variety of products using batch or
continuous processes.
Batch Processes Batch processes are familiar to most people since we use them
in everyday life. For instance, when we bake a cake, we follow
a recipe that involves adding ingredients, stirring the mixture,
pouring it into baking pans, putting the pans into the oven for
a specific time at a specific temperature, etc. Industrial batch
processes are similar to the process of baking a cake but scaled
up to produce a larger quantity of material.
A variety of products are produced using batch processes.
Food, beverages, pharmaceutical products, paint, fertilizer, and
cement are a few of the categories of products produced using
batch processes. Some products such as food, beverages, and
pharmaceuticals require precise tracking of batch information
for safety and regulatory purposes.