Whisky blending facilities often make use of hoses to provide flexibility when routing fluids from one location to another.
As systems grow over time and additional process routes are added, it is not uncommon for what was initially a simple system design to develop into a complicated network of routes. This can result in a complex array of hoses overlapping one another, sometimes referred to as a “snakepit”, and leads to increased manual handling of heavy hoses alongside an increased risk of trips and falls to any operators working in the area.
The risk of human failure also increases with system complexity, potentially resulting in the misrouting of spirit to the wrong destination.
Solutions such as flow plates or valve matrices can be implemented to remove the hazards associated with hoses whilst still offering the required flexibility.
Our team at IDEA is helping clients to assess their process routing requirements by carrying out Route Matrix Workshops with Operators.
Using this information as the basis for Optioneering, we can then provide an unbiased evaluation of different solutions and carry these forward into Detailed Design.
Our expertise lies in:
✅ Evaluation of your process route requirements.
✅ Unbiased Optioneering to investigate potential solutions that meet your requirements.
✅ Detailed Design to deliver a bespoke solution.
