In the production system construction of a life sciences company in Central China, LEEG is fully involved in the planning and implementation of the enterprise's automated monitoring system. During the development of the new-generation production line, systematic upgrades were carried out for the electrolyte process at the raw material stage. In the production of amino acids, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and other derivatives, the company requires a large amount of electrolyte as both a dissolution medium and a foundational liquid for the reaction system. It not only facilitates solute transfer but also profoundly influences the stability of the subsequent reaction environment. Therefore, during the storage, transportation, and preliminary preparation stages of the electrolyte, pressure transmitters and level transmitters have become indispensable key measurement and control points.
Under the Industry 4.0 automated production model, the enterprise has moved away from relying on manual inspections and conventional industrial monitoring methods, which involved intermittent checks of electrolyte storage tank levels and transportation pressure. Such fragmented data and manual judgment approaches can no longer meet the demands of today's higher-level digitalization and traceability requirements. Instead, the company has transitioned to a path driven by digitalization and automated collaboration, featuring continuous monitoring and intelligent diagnostics. Within the smart manufacturing system, constant monitoring of electrolyte level signals, timely and precise replenishment control, perfect alignment of concentration and proportions, seamless transportation processes, balanced pressure trends throughout, and stability in filtration and mixing stages collectively enhance overall process coordination and operational efficiency. This represents a crucial direction for improving consistency and achieving high-quality scientific manufacturing.
DMP305X-TST Monosilicon Pressure Transmitter
Range: 1.6MPa
Electrolyte level monitoring
SMP858-NST Monosilicon Differential Pressure Transmitter
Range: 0-1.6mH2O
The introduction of highly stable pressure transmitters and level transmitters enables continuous monitoring of key parameters such as tank level and steam pressure. The precise monitoring of electrolyte levels provides clear visibility into the status of storage tanks, ensuring a stable supply of materials while offering reliable data for batch management and consistency in formulation. Pressure monitoring allows the company to track real-time pressure fluctuations during the transportation process, ensuring stable and controllable valve operations, thereby minimizing deviations and potential failures caused by pressure abnormalities. Subsequently, both pressure and level data are integrated into the process control system, linking them with process parameters to achieve a smoother electrolyte preparation process. This creates a more stable foundation for subsequent processes such as amino acid synthesis, purification, and conversion.
While the production line and systems are still under construction and debugging, the company remains optimistic about its future application. As the online monitoring system for electrolyte pressure and level during the raw material stage is gradually refined, the electrolyte supply is expected to become more stable and reliable, batch-to-batch variations will be further reduced, and process abnormalities will shift from "post-event corrections" to "early identification and prediction." By incorporating key process parameters into an automated monitoring platform, the intensity of manual inspections will be significantly reduced, and production efficiency and operational rhythm are expected to improve. Moreover, the continuously accumulated online data will provide a solid foundation for the company to advance toward continuous production, intelligent regulation, and process optimization. Looking ahead, on the development path driven by technological innovation and centered on amino acids and their derivatives, the implementation of the electrolyte pressure and level monitoring system during the raw material stage will become a critical pillar supporting the company's journey toward high-reliability production and consistent, high-quality output.
