Abstract

Continuous Flow Chemistry - From an R&D Concept, to Implementation

Charlotte Wiles, Chief Executive Officer, Chemtrix BV

The advantages of changing from batch to flow are widely publicised to include increases in safety, process efficiency & product consistency; however, the reasons for a Company to change are varied, often depending on the sector, process type of interest, scale of operation & location of activities. As a result of this variety in application space & the emerging nature of the technique, close partnering between vendors & end users is needed to ensure correct tool selection & implementation strategy is employed from the outset. A series of case studies will be used to illustrate the way Companies have approached going from the use of continuous flow as a research tool, through to manufacturing using the technique. The presentation will show that a multidisciplinary approach is required to achieve these goals as projects transition from the chemists’ domain to one led by chemical & mechanical engineers.