Project number
16092
Organization
Procter & Gamble
Academic year
2016-2017
The team analyzed the complexity, efficiency, economics and environmental impact of batch and continuous ibuprofen-manufacturing processes to determine which was superior.
Continuous production of pharmaceuticals has advantages over traditional batch processing, which is slow due to downtime spent cleaning and performing quality checks after production cycles. Continuous manufacturing, however, sends materials through a nonstop process until the final product is completed.
Continuous processing is faster, more efficient, and safer due to reduced human involvement. After initial investment in a continuous pharmaceutical production process, this method could be a less expensive way to produce pharmaceuticals, with the potential for more affordable products.
Continuous production of pharmaceuticals has advantages over traditional batch processing, which is slow due to downtime spent cleaning and performing quality checks after production cycles. Continuous manufacturing, however, sends materials through a nonstop process until the final product is completed.
Continuous processing is faster, more efficient, and safer due to reduced human involvement. After initial investment in a continuous pharmaceutical production process, this method could be a less expensive way to produce pharmaceuticals, with the potential for more affordable products.