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OBJECTIVES - HOW TO RUN A PLANT TRIAL MODULE. To learn about the need for plant trials To learn the basic steps in running a plant trial To hear some advice on mistakes to avoid. PLANT TRIAL DEFINITION.
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OBJECTIVES - HOW TO RUN A PLANT TRIAL MODULE • To learn about the need for plant trials • To learn the basic steps in running a plant trial • To hear some advice on mistakes to avoid
PLANT TRIAL DEFINITION A Plant Trial is a test production run on commercial scale equipment intended to validate the process defined to make a product and the scale-up calculations used.
WHEN DO YOU RUN A PLANT TRIAL? • After a process has been defined in the pilot plant • Before a product launch • When you need product for a consumer test
BASIC STEPS IN CONDUCTING A PLANT TRIAL 1. Define objectives 2. Plan trials 3. Schedule plant time 4. Brief plant management 5. Brief and train operators 6. Conduct trial 7. Evaluate product 8. Debrief plant management
“WATCH OUTS” IN CONDUCTING PLANT TRIALS • Short Runs • Over Control • Product Disposition • Scrap • Rework • Sell
Key Takeaway- How to Run a Plant Trial Module • Run a plant trial before you ever launch a new product