Isocharge
High containment process charging method for drums and bags
Isocharge is a hybrid solution that combines laminar flow technology with a glove box isolator. This system provides the protective benefits of a gloved visor while offering the versatility of an open laminar flow booth, ensuring high containment for efficient powder dispensing and charging. It is specifically designed for transferring powder from bags or drums into processing equipment, effectively reducing contamination risks and ensuring operator and environmental safety.
One of the most common problems is how to safely charge a large number of powder bags which, in the past and even today, have been poured into vessels through the manway – a potentially fatal operation.
One of the standard solutions is to use a charging isolator equipped with an airlock system with two interlocked doors.
Major issues with such a solution may be poor ergonomics during the handling of the heavy bags, slow operation and the difficulties to achieve high containment.
In order to answer to above issues, Isocharge has been developed not only to allow fast material charging but also to improve ergonomics as operations can be fulfilled while keeping the door open.
With roller conveyer and compactor
Bag emptying
With roller conveyer and compactor
A containment level of 1 µg/m3 is achieved, and has been proven in this open condition through the unique design of the main chamber.
The operator opens the bags inside the chamber. The product enters into the suction hopper from where it is transferred into the vessels. Optimized air flow control and filtration allow one-way air circulation when the bags are loaded into the chamber and clean air to leave the same. In order to achieve even lower containment levels of less than 0.1 µg/m3 a closed version of the Isocharge has been developed.
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