Overview
What is Process Non-Uniformity?
A non-uniform process is defined as a situation where production irregularities occur. For instance, a resin purging process may yield material that retains excessive hydrocarbons residuals, or, a drying process could consume excessive energy due to poor solids handling.
A non-uniform process results in inconsistent operation that can be difficult to control, generate waste, create safety hazards, and ultimately yield excessive operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.
![Process issues result in ratholing](https://jenike.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Process-issue-rathole.jpeg)
Ratholing of material causing process issues.
![Ratholing of material leads to using a hammer on the storage vessel](https://jenike.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Process-Hopper-SledgeHammer-905x1024-905x1024-1-900x770.jpeg)
Flow problems from process non-uniformity are often resolved by hammering storage vessels, risking damage and downtime.
![Process non-uniformity leading to dusting](https://jenike.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Process-dusting-photo-after-1024x687-1024x687-1-900x687.jpeg)
Dangerous dusting as a result of issues with process non-uniformity.
![Process tableting weight issues](https://jenike.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Process-tableting-weight-issues.jpeg)
Process tableting shows weight issues.