Manufacturing Process Improvements – Owens Corning, Valleyfield, QC
Converted the blowing agents used in the extruded polystyrene foam insulation production to comply with new regulations. Provides a more environmentally conscious process by considerably reducing green house gas emissions generated by the previous blowing agent combinations.
CHALLENGES
- International collaboration with project team and suppliers
- Important modifications completed during operations with senquential shutdowns
- Agile scope change management with R&D
- High pressure design (10,000 psi)
- Flammable/combustible pressurized compounds