{"id":6573,"date":"2024-04-12T12:57:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T09:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/?p=6573"},"modified":"2025-11-07T09:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:21:58","slug":"copars-pilot-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/en\/koparin-koelaitos\/","title":{"rendered":"Kopar's pilot plant"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"hero-block_30e28af7cd0185973d53cae393090385\" class=\"hero default alignfull\">\n\t<picture class=\"hero__image\">\n\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__content__first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hero__title-small is-style-smallcaps\">12.4.2024<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero__title\">Learning about materials and their behaviour at Kopar's pilot plant in Parkano <\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__container va-container alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-widecontent has-avocado-curve-color\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">How does a specific material behave and what kind of equipment can and should be used to convey it? What are parameters that make the conveying optimal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-ingress\">These are just some of the questions that Kopar is finding answers for at its pilot plant in Parkano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0118.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>One of the aims of the pilot plant is to compile a materials database. By testing we will collect information about materials and their properties as well as the solutions needed to crush and convey them. The pilot plant includes a complete pneumatic conveying system as well as several other equipment such as crushers and a KRC rotary cooler for cooling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The pilot plant shows us whether our current equipment design is suitable for processing specific materials and how it could be improved further. We can test both familiar and completely new materials. The pilot plant is typically used to test different kinds of smelter and power plant related powdery materials, but some more exotic substances like dried seaweed have been studied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The pilot plant lends itself well to the needs of a wide range of industries. Testing a new material requires a convenient-sized batch, typically between 10 and 1,500 kg, with which behaviour and properties can be defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let us test your bulk material:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/fi\/ota-yhteytta\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__container va-container alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-widecontent has-lightgray-background-color has-background has-white-curve-color\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One day in our pilot plant can save months of testing at your own facility.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"business-card-block_63f18290d7e0d51b80c053b2e56119b7\" class=\"business-card default\" >\n\t<div class=\"tag\">Interested? Contact:<\/div>\n\t\t\t<picture class=\"business-card__image\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lehtila_eero.jpg-muokattu-750x750.png\" alt=\"Eero Lehtil\u00e4\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t<div class=\"business-card__content\">\n\t\t<h3>Eero Lehtil\u00e4<\/h3>\n\t\t<p class=\"person--title\">Director, Technology<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"person--email\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/&\/#109;&#x61;i&#108;&#x74;o&#58;&#x65;e&#x72;&#x6f;&#46;&#x6c;e&#104;&#x74;i&#108;&#x61;&#64;&#x6b;&#x6f;&#112;&#x61;&#x72;&#46;&#x66;i\">eero.lehtila@kopar.fi<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"person--phone\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/&\/#116;&#x65;&#108;&#x3a;+&#x33;5&#56;&#x25;&#50;&#x30;4&#x31;%&#50;&#x30;&#53;&#x34;3&#x39;7&#56;&#x36;\">+358 41 5439786<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kopar&#039;s Testing Facility for Advanced Material Solutions for Enhancing Customer Value\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3d3t23E6VjE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3d3t23E6VjE\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Watch the test facility video in YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__container va-container alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-widecontent has-white-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kopar_koelaitos_0112-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2555\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Kopar's technology team works in close cooperation with various research institutes, such as VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and universities. Material samples can be sent to partners for further analysis and vice versa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The equipment in the pilot plant is constantly upgraded to ensure that it matches Kopar's product selection as closely as possible. Systematic and continuous state-of-the-art research and product development are crucial for maintaining our expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover__container va-container alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-avocado-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2831\" alt=\"Kopar Service Manager\" src=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 20%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 20%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kopar.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/kopar_servicemanager_vma-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-narrow has-lemon-color has-text-color\">You have a challenge that needs solving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color\">Let us help! Contact us for more information\nabout our products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/fi\/ota-yhteytta\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does a particular material behave and what kind of equipment can and should be used to transport it? What parameters make the transport optimal? These are just a few of the questions Kopar is seeking answers to at its Parkano test facility. One of the aims of the pilot plant is to compile a material database. Testing will be used to gather information on materials, their properties and the solutions needed to crush and transport them. 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