The RESINSURF project, focused on developing safe alternatives to the use of hexavalent chromium, has reached a significant milestone with the start of scaling up pilot 1, centered on the hard chrome process.
What is scaling up?
Scaling up is a crucial process in the development of new industrial technologies. It involves taking a technique or process from laboratory scale to conditions closer to industrial ones.
This implies:
- Increasing production volumes
- Adapting equipment to larger dimensions
- Adjusting process parameters to maintain efficiency
In the case of RESINSURF’s hard chrome pilot, this step is fundamental to validate the viability of the new technology in a more realistic environment.
Importance of scaling up in RESINSURF
The scaling up of pilot 1 will allow:
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the new technology under conditions closer to industrial ones
- Identifying potential challenges in large-scale implementation
- Optimizing the process for future application in real companies
This advancement is crucial for RESINSURF’s objective of developing safe and ecological alternatives to hexavalent chromium, thus complying with European Union regulations.