SCHUETZE KONZEPT
Process engineering solutions + expert reports
For all fluids. For all those who need solutions to costly problems.
„Process technology deals with changes in substances. But sometimes, substances have a tendency to undergo undesirable changes. My job is getting things out of industrial fluids that shouldn’t be there. In that sense, I deal with superfluous things.“
Stephan Schütze
Stephan Schuetze is publicly appointed and court-certified expert for pressure-driven membrane separation processes and filtration
Water is more than just a precious, naturally limited resource; it’s a key factor in business. Clean water is essential to every production facility.
But in most cases, water of the right quality is not available, and producing it is a complex and costly process that requires the right process technology.
Finding a solution to a process-related problem in industrial production is never straightforward. All fluids are different and each one entails unique challenges. In many cases, targets are not met and it becomes apparent that there is a problem that is causing damage.
An incident occurred. You need to examining the ‘who’, ‘what’ and ‘why’ it happened. We use technical forensics to turn leads into evidence.
Ascertain the causes, please!
Forensics turns leads into unambiguous evidence, using reliable scientific methods.
Evidence, please!
The right thing to do is to get it right from the start. Any other way wastes resources, time and money.
Let’s save resources, please!
Everything’s changing and you’re all in. You’re an early adopter. You’re one of the people who like to use innovations to stay a step ahead.
Let’s stay ahead, please!
You’re ambitious and willing try something new. You’ve got your eye on the prize. We know how to prevent the early adopter blues – carefully and reliably.
Prevent early adopter blues, please!
forensics*
forensics expert reports
My work as a forensic expert focuses on ascertaining the causes and agents responsible. Determining culpability is the court’s job.
I am a publicly appointed and court-certified expert for pressure-driven membrane separation processes and filtration.
As a forensic expert, I’m called upon whenever there is a process-related problem that has caused damage.
My job is to ascertain the causes and agents responsible by obtaining evidence through forensic methods. Determining culpability is the court’s job.
Using technical forensic methods, the causes of damage can be identified and explored in detail.
Strictly speaking, the term ‘forensics’ describes the investigation of criminal matters and acts.
More broadly, forensics connects the investigation to the proceedings in court. Its purpose is to turn leads into unambiguous evidence, using reliable scientific methods.
‘Technical forensics’ refers to descriptive, retroactive investigations of incidents that have occurred – examining the ‘who’, ‘what’ and ‘why’. What is even more important is to learn from mistakes so as to prevent them in the future.
Are those stars? It’s fungi on the antiscalant! This contamination was introduced via the air in the room upon opening the container.
Click for insights: Youtube Video
If screws grow on the inlet side of the membrane, then the prefiltration process has failed.
REM of an RO membrane. High particle count and fine grains – but all that glitters isn’t gold.
Inadequate prefiltration and a lack of CIP equipment in the facility will reduce the lifespan of an RO membrane
To prevent biofouling on UF hollow fibre (spaghetti) membra-nes, the concept must be compatible with operation and cleaning
Filters that get clogged up are doing their job. Dry, dirty filters? Don’t disconnect! Do yourself a favour and replace them instead.
When a problem arises that’s caused damage, it’s easy to start asking questions regarding responsibility.
Far too little attention is paid to learning from the mistake itself.
The best approach to preventing problems in
the future is finding out how they arose in the first place.
I enjoy my work as a forensic expert. Despite my many years of professional experience, I learn something new every day – especially about all the things that
can go wrong.
solving problems
The most important thing I’ve learned in the last few years is that it’s better to solve problems as early on as possible. Better still: get it right from the get-go.
solutions*
solving problems
„For everyone in need of process-related solutions, I am your problem-solver and error-preventer.’“
time = money
When an urgent problem arises, the old adage rings true: Time is money
Loss in production means earning less money – or none at all.
When you have an urgent problem, you need quick and effective intervention. Schuetze-Konzept is part of an agile network. Together we fix urgent faults in vital processes at short notice.
let’s fix it fast, please!
When a process isn’t working, I look for the cause. It’s absolutely essential to approach a problem with open eyes and an unbiased mind.
This is the only way we can completely identify the problem and find a long-term solution that benefits you.
support until production is back up and running
We’ll support you in identifying the causes and remedying faults so that your production facility is soon back up and running reliably.
We plan and coordinate all measures: replacement parts, systems and tech teams on site.
There’s only one call you need to make:
Call Schuetze Konzept!
looking out for your future
After providing remedies to urgent faults, we find prudent solutions to problems for all kinds of processes, systems and their components. After all, it’s about your future.
getting it right
Good. Better. Right.
It’s good to solve a problem as quickly as possible. It’s better to solve the problem in a targeted, economically beneficial and forward-thinking way. The right thing to do is to get it right from the start.
I’m convinced that it’s always worth doing things right from the start. Any other way wastes resources, time and money and is ultimately the reason why you can’t achieve your goal.
Let’s save resources, please!
forward-thinking = economically + ecologically beneficial
Resource productivity – that is, the ratio of products to the resources used to produce them – is our top priority. When you’ve got that, you’ve got forward-thinking production.
We discover ‘hidden treasures’ by optimising the cycle management of water and energy and through resource recovery.
We develop concepts for industrial users of filtration and membrane technology.
To achieve your goal, the path to the right process technology comprises several steps:
A: Defining the scope i.e. defining your goal
C: Finding solutions – get the best out of your systems
B: Analysing the problem – identifying potential fault points
E: Monitoring – making sure that it is operating as it should
D: Implementation – executing your concept
A: To solve problems and avoid faults, I need to understand your challenge. Defining the scope isn’t about my role. It’s about your goal. It’s important to define the scope as precisely as possible so that the path to your goal is clear.
B: In the problem analysis step, we pinpoint your issues together on site and investigate what problems arise and what process-related faults can be avoided.
C: We’ll present you with several options and implement the one you choose in an optimal manner. ‘Optimal’ means the solution that meets as many of your goals, desires and needs as possible.
Let’s get it right from the get-go, please!
D: While the equipment manufacturer implements your solution, we are on hand to support the process. Thanks to our implementation moni-toring, we ensure that your system truly meets your needs and helps you achieve your goals.
being sure
E: We check and document the results so that you can rest assured that everything is operating as it should. With monitoring, you can identify potential problems before they occur.
options*
exploring new options
We provide tried-and-tested innovations that create value for our clients
You don’t wait until changes find you. You’re proactive in shaping your future.
You’re ambitious and willing try something new. You’re an early adopter.
You’re one of the people who like to use innovations to stay a step ahead.
