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Process Optimization
Get more from the plant you already have. Our process specialists fine-tune grinding, mixing, conditioning, pelleting and cooling to lift throughput, cut energy and improve pellet quality.
Scope of work
What this service covers
- Grinding & particle-size optimisation
- Conditioning steam & retention tuning
- Die / roll geometry selection
- PDI, fines & durability improvement
- Energy (kWh / ton) reduction
- Recipe and dosing accuracy review
Deliverables
What you receive
✓ Plant performance baseline report
✓ Trial plan with measurable KPIs
✓ Recipe / set-point recommendations
✓ Die & roller specification advice
✓ After-trial report with kWh/ton and PDI deltas
How we work
Our process
- 01Baseline
Measure current throughput, energy, PDI and fines.
- 02Diagnose
Identify the limiting step in grinding/conditioning/pelleting.
- 03Trial
Run controlled trials with adjusted parameters.
- 04Lock-in
Document the new SOP and train operators.
Why HEPL
The HEPL advantage
- Process engineers with 1000+ commissioned mills of experience
- Independent recommendations — not tied to selling new equipment
- Access to HEPL's NABL lab for feed & raw-material testing
- Field-proven uplift of 8–15% throughput on optimisation projects
Talk to our Process Optimization team
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