The simulator allows you to evaluate alternatives for a variety of applications and provides quantitative information for making the best decision.
When you are building a new process, BATCHES helps you optimize the number and size of batch equipment and the throughput of semicontinuous equipment. By simulating the interactions of equipment, recipes, sequencing and constraints the simulator provides an integrated approach to solving the combined design and operations problem.
With BATCHES you can determine production limits when retrofitting systems with new equipment. By simulating recipes and product mixes you can determine if you are getting the most out of your system or whether you will need to add or remove equipment. Under-utilized plants or production lines can be made more efficient with adaptation studies performed with BATCHES.
Operating costs of a process can be minimized if resources are used effectively. BATCHES helps you identify bottlenecks and understand the operating characteristics of the process. This information can be used to analyze the effects of changing equipment or resource constraints or to prepare for unexpected events such as equipment breakdowns or resource unavailability.
With BATCHES you can verify the scheduling strategies for your plant. It helps you identify the best sequence for making products to reduce production time and inventory. By reconciling delivery targets and production forecasts, you can use BATCHES to minimize delays and efficiently manage raw material arrivals and product deliveries.