GEA Westfalia Separator
At the initiative of the Commercial Engineering Department, a lecture took place last Wednesday, 23 September, at GEA Westfalia Separator in Cuijk. With 25 people, we were guests at this company. The reception started at 18:30 with coffee/tea and cake, after which we started the presentations at 19:00.
There were a total of three presentations on the agenda. After the welcome, Kees Winkel (MD of GEA Equipment) explained the organisation of GEA Netherlands after which he took us into the world of centrifuge technology. Separator and decanter technology was explained to us by Kees through a presentation with animations.
The second presentation with the topic "Valorising residual streams" was given by sales engineer Edwin Telgenkamp. Edwin gave us many practical examples of how valuable substances can be extracted from residual streams (not so long ago "waste") using centrifuge technology.
The third presentation with the topic "GEA Westfalia Separator wewatch®, real time monitoring and ''reliability centred maintenance'' was given by Robert Hijmans, Manager Original Manufacturer Service. Service is provided from Cuijk for centrifuges and decanters installed in the Netherlands. By monitoring the equipment in real time, condition-based maintenance is offered as a service. How GEA Westfalia Separator puts this into practice was explained by Robert.
The enthusiastic participants asked the GEA people several questions to which open answers were given.
After the presentations, we were given a tour of the company, especially the workshop, in two groups. During this tour, there was even more opportunity to ask questions, which were gratefully used. The evening showed once again that technology and commerce go hand in hand when it comes to successfully marketing technical products. The evening ended with drinks organised by GEA.
The board of the Commercial Engineering Department thanks the people of GEA Westfalia Separator for the perfectly organised evening. Thanks also to the participants for the genuine interest shown.
Description
About GEA Westfalia Separator
GEA Westfalia Separator is the global leader in mechanical separation. By efficiently separating liquids and liquid mixtures, this technology provides great added value: more quality of life for mankind.
Since 1893, GEA has been building Westfalia Separator centrifuges used for separating liquids and liquid mixtures. Whether separators or decanters, GEA's process lines combine high separation efficiency, efficient cleaning and throughput capacities with maximum savings in energy, water, production and discharge costs. GEA Westfalia Separator is active in the food, chemical, oil & gas, shipping, wastewater and energy sectors.
Valorisation of residual streams and "reliability-centred maintenance" are two GEA Westfalia Separator spearheads. To achieve the latter, the GEA Westfalia Separator wewatch® concept is used worldwide.
During the visit, you will gain insight into centrifuge technology and how it can contribute to reducing waste. It will also discuss how GEA Westfalia Separator helps users increase productivity and reduce costs through proactive service using GEA Westfalia Separator wewatch®.
Organisation of the evening
Reception with coffee after which Mr K. Winkel (Managing Director) will give a presentation on the following topics:
- Introduction GEA
- Centrifuge technology in brief
- Valorising residual streams
How separation technologies can contribute to reducing waste.
- GEA Westfalia Separator wewatch®, real time monitoring and ''reliability centred maintenance''.
How a proactive service concept can contribute to the reliability, control and TCO of production processes.
After the presentation there will be room for questions/discussion followed by a short tour of the company. The evening will end with the opportunity for drinks
18.30:00 Reception with coffee
19:00 Start of lecture/tour
21:00 End of lecture and drinks
Location
GEA Westfalia Separator Netherlands
Hoogveld 16, 5431 NW Cuijk
Organiser
Commercial Engineer
Name and contact details for information
ing. Hans van den End at the e-mail address below