BASF Flashcards
1
Q
How did BASF adapt to the increasing demand for ammonia production?
A
- New equipment.
- New scale up rules.
- Change from batch to continuous.
- Greater vertical integration.
2
Q
What drove the further processing of materials at BASF?
A
- Higher purity required.
- Better understanding of materials and processing.
- Better models.
3
Q
How did plant integration lead to greater profits at BASF?
A
- Joint structure utilisation.
- Energy integration.
- Logistical integration.
4
Q
How can process improvement at BASF be visualised?
A
Between 1950 and 2000 there is a move of energy use to its theoretical limit.
