University of Perpetual Help System Laguna

College of Engineering, Aviation and Architecture

Department of Mechanical Engineering

WYETH NUTRITION PHILIPPINES

Members:
Alanguilan, Ma. Sharina A.
Amaya, Lois Vergel L.
Arnaldo, Joshua G.
Asuncion, John Carlo
I. COMPANY BACKGROUND

The Wyeth brothers, John and Frank Wyeth opened a drugstore at Walnut Street,
Philadelphia. Fifty years later, Dr. Henry Gerstenberg developed a nutritionally complete
formulation, the G-R milk—the precursor to Synthetic Milk Adapted (SMA). Extensive clinical
studies at a Cleveland hospital then established SMA, which became the first commercially
produced and distributed synthetic milk in the United States in 1921. The business was
eventually sold in 1932 to American Home Products Corporation (AHP) of New York.
Though SMA started importation to the Philippines in 1925, the joint venture between
A.T. Suaco and AHP in 1958 marked the beginning of the Wyeth nutrition and pharmaceutical
business in the country. This collaboration was also recognized as the first Philippine-American
tie-up in the pharmaceutical industry, under the official name Wyeth Suaco Laboratories, Inc.
(WSL). In 1964, WSL was inaugurated as the first manufacturing plant for infant nutrition
products in the country with its first facility in Makati.
In 1987, WSL merged with Ayerst International, and subsequently acquired A.H. Robins.
WSL began construction of a huge nutritional manufacturing facility in 1990 in Cabuyao,
Laguna, which became fully operational after two years. WSL then changed its name to Wyeth
Philippines, Inc. (WPI) in 1993.
Pfizer globally acquired the business in 2009, and the nutrition arm of Wyeth became
Pfizer Nutrition. At the end of 2012, Pfizer announced its strategic alternative and Nestle S.A.
completed the acquisition of Pfizer Nutrition—now recognized as Wyeth Nutrition.
Today, Wyeth Nutrition continues to be a leading global brand.
Wyeth Nutrition is a member of the Infant and Pediatric Nutrition Association of the
Philippines which is committed to improve the country’s awareness of and access to the most
appropriate nutrition that meets the needs of Filipino children.
Wyeth Nutrition takes pride in its world-class and multi-awarded milk manufacturing
facility in Cabuyao, Laguna that produces only high-quality products that support the nutritional
and special needs of children.
II. USE OF BOILER
In Wyeth Nutrition Philippines, boilers are used to dry up their products which are
milks.

III. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

IV. PERFORMANCE DATA
Information stated below are very confidential. Everything was just stated
verbally so required parameters were not complete.

Fire Tube,
Boiler Type Wet back,
3 pass
Steam produced 3.8 tons/hr
Fuel Consumption (LPG) 130 m^3n/hr
Water Consumption 2.9 m^3/hr
Steam Pressure 8.4 bar
Water Temperature 112ᵒC
Water Clearance 60%
Flame Firing rate 90.80%
Density NA
Heating Value 44.175 Btu/kg
% efficiency 90%

V. OBSERVATIONS

Since it was our first time to visit a plant, we have observed many things from the
entrance to the place where the boilers can be found. Observations are as follows:
 The officers were very strict in implementing their rules and regulations.
Since it is a manufacturing company for food, proper hygiene should always
be observed.
 For the plant where the boilers are installed, everyone’s safety is also a
priority. Proper clothes and safety materials should be worn at all times inside
the plant premises. Such as safety shoes, hard hat and earplugs.
 Everything is very confidential. We were not allowed to take photos.
Cellphones and other gadgets were surrendered in the information. We only
used pen and notebook in jutting down information from the engineer.
 The plant is under construction that’s why boilers were shut down. Only the
newly installed boiler was operating because it was being tested.
 Boilers are carefully monitored by the engineers.
VI. CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS

There are different types of materials that can help advance the production of a
company directly related to achieving cost reduction and improved performance goal for
advanced power systems and fuel production. So as for the company we have visited, they
installed new boiler as replacement for their old boiler which emits more NOX and SOX that
are harmful to the environment. We have learned more about the workings of the boiler that
contributes to our knowledge. We also learned the importance of being environmental
compliance that the company prioritizes. We, engineers, are problem solver of a company.
We must do the right and just for everyone not just for our own good. We recommend to
conduct more plant visits to supplement our learnings from just a discussion inside the
classroom. It is way different learning through actual and not just theoretical.

VII. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION

UNIVERSAL steam boiler UL-S/UL-SX

The UNIVERSAL UL-S boiler type is a 3-pass shell boiler, which fulfills all the requirements in the
medium and high output ranges. Typical application areas are processing industries, commercial sectors
and public buildings.
User-friendly operating concept

 Intuitive boiler control on PLC basis with very high transparency of operating data
 Automatic start-up, standby and shutdown control SUC

Reliable performance and customised equipment

The flame tube and the internal wetback rear flue gas reversing chamber, together with the
1st smoke tube pass and 2nd smoke tube pass, are all arranged for optimum flow within the
horizontal cylindrical pressure vessel. Operating in interaction with each another, the radiant and
convection heating surfaces create rapid water circulation, thereby accelerating the transport of
vapour bubbles to the steam chamber. Thanks to an even heat transfer, the fuel heat is quickly
converted into steam without any material stress.

 High level of pressure consistency and steam quality, even with widely fluctuating steam
demand, thanks to a high steam chamber and 3-component control
 Large steam formation surface thanks to asymmetric design
 Suitable for almost all burner systems
 The boiler pressure vessel can also be used as a pure waste heat boiler (without burner)
downstream from CHP units or gas turbines
  Design that has been proven thousands of times in practice – durable and reliable
Quick installation and effective maintenance

 Simple commissioning due to pre-assembled modules and a pre-parameterised boiler

control
 Easy subsequent extension and modernization
 Easy wiring on site thanks to plug-in connections
 Easy to maintain – simple to inspect on both the flue gas side as well as the water side

Design

Our 3-pass patent dating from 1952 forms the basis for the outstanding and ongoing
success of this type series. The two smoke tube bundles (2nd and 3rd pass) are positioned next to
the flame tube (1st pass) and all of them are connected by a fully wetback reversing chamber.
This asymmetric design enables their integration into an extremely compact pressure vessel.
Furthermore, it allows maximizing the internal heating surface to ensure a high efficiency and
maximizing the steam chamber which is particularly advantageous for dynamic steam demand.
The floors are anchored rigidly by the large continuous flame tube, and they are connected to the
boiler shell by means of the cleverly devised use of corner anchors for even load distribution. In
contrast to outdated designs with stud bolts, there is greater robustness and durability (as
described on page 5 of this brochure), even at times of dynamic loads.
Associated boiler house components

 Water treatment module WTM

 Water service module WSM
 Condensate service module CSM
 Blow-down, expansion and cooling module BEM
 Water analyzer WA
 Flue gas heat exchanger ECO 1, stand-alone
 Flue gas heat exchanger ECO 6 for condensing use
 Expansion and heat recovery module EHM
 Pump module PM
 Expansion, heat recovery and blow-down module EHB
 Vapour cooler VC
 Gas regulation module GRM
 Oil circulation module OCM
 Oil supply module OSM
 Oil preheater module OPM
 System control SCO
 Feed water cooling module FWM
 Air preheating system APH
 Superheater module
 Steam distributor SD

Equipment

You can obtain all our shell boilers including equipment* as fully functioning units. The basic
equipment includes the boiler pressure vessel, the control and safety components, the burner unit, a pump
module, a terminal box and the control switchgear cabinet including our easy-to-operate boiler control
BCO. For UL-S boilers with an output up to 4,000 kg/h, the affordable CSC control version can be used
as an alternative. The integrated terminal box is already wired. Pre-assembled, plug-in and coded cable
bundles simplify the electrical wiring between the boiler control cabinet and the terminal box.
1. Control switchgear cabinet with boiler
control BCO (alternatively the CSC
control version can be used for boilers
with an output up to 4,000 kg/h)
2. Blow-off tap
3. Reflective water level indicator
4. Manostat tube shut-off valve,
maintenance-free
5. Pressure limiter
6. Pressure transducer (4-20 mA)
7. Low-level limiter electrode
8. Pressure gauge
9. Level transducer (4-20 mA)
10. Pressure gauge shut-off valve with
testing function
11. Steam dryer
12. Steam removal valve
13. Full-lift safety valve
14. Fully automatic conductivity
measurement and desalting
15. Feed water non-return valve
16. Feed water shut-off valve,
maintenance-free
17. Sight hole
18. Burner
19. Insulation with protective shell
20. Base frame
21. Gas regulation module
22. Terminal box
23. Pump module
24. Drain shut-off valve, maintenance-free
25. Quick shut-off blow-down valve
26. Inspection opening, steam side
27. Inspection opening, water side
28. Inspection opening, flue gas side
30. Flue gas collection chamber
32. Flue gas heat exchanger ECO
33. Connection piping ECO/boiler
34. Vent shut-off valve ECO
35. Drain shut-off valve ECO (draining)