Major Pharmaceutical Company Saves Using the Elios 2 for Tank Inspections
A leading pharmaceutical company recently used the Elios 2 drone to streamline its tank inspection process as part of a critical Riboflavin test. The results were impressive, showcasing significant improvements in safety, efficiency, and cost savings. Savings The company saved 60,000 Euros by reducing downtime during one round of inspections involving five tanks. Reduced Personnel Inspection teams were reduced from five to three people using the Elios 2. Safety Improvement The need for personnel to enter the tanks was eliminated, significantly improving safety. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, large stainless steel tanks are essential for production. These tanks must be thoroughly cleaned after each batch to ensure product purity and compliance with strict hygiene standards. To verify that cleaning is effective, the company uses a process called the Riboflavin test. This involves spraying a fluorescent substance called Riboflavin inside the tank. After cleaning, UV lights are used to check if any residue remains. If it does, the cleaning process must be repeated. This test requires workers to enter the tank twice: once to ensure full coverage of the substance, and again to confirm it has been fully removed. However, this manual process can be time-consuming and poses safety risks. A major pharmaceutical company in Austria wanted to find a more efficient and safer way to conduct these tests. They aimed to reduce downtime, improve worker safety, and explore the use of technology to perform inspections remotely without requiring personnel to enter the tanks. AEROVISION Drone Support GmbH, an Austrian drone inspection service provider, recommended testing Flyability’s Elios 2 for the next round of Riboflavin tests. The Elios 2 is designed for confined space inspections and can capture high-quality visual data, making it ideal for this application. During the test, the Elios 2 successfully completed both steps of the Riboflavin test on five tanks in a single day. The drone was flown into the tanks to check for full coverage of the substance and then again after cleaning to ensure no residue remained. The live-streamed footage allowed inspectors to monitor the process in real-time, eliminating the need for physical entry. As a result, the time required for the tests dropped from ten hours to just four, and no personnel had to enter the tanks. Additionally, the drone identified some areas where the Riboflavin wasn’t fully removed, prompting further cleaning. This kind of issue is common, but with traditional methods, it could lead to longer downtimes due to the need for manual re-inspections. Based on the success of the test, the pharmaceutical company is considering using the Elios 2 for future inspections. With new tanks being installed in the coming months, they plan to implement the drone for all upcoming Riboflavin tests. The company is also exploring the possibility of attaching UV lights to the Elios 2 to enhance visibility of the fluorescent Riboflavin, which would further improve the accuracy of the inspections. This case highlights how modern technology like the Elios 2 can transform traditional industrial processes, making them faster, safer, and more cost-effective. It's a great example of how drones are becoming an essential tool in the pharmaceutical industry and beyond. Stamping & Cold Pier Parts,Outer Frame & Cold Pier Parts,Cold Pier Machined Part,Oem Plating Cold Pier Parts Jiangyin Mitoo Precise Co.,Ltd. , https://www.mitoosteel.comMajor Pharmaceutical Company Saves Time and Money Using the Elios 2 for Tank Inspections
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