TABLE II

Duration of the Fastest and Slowest SPPs and their Process Periods (Figure 1)

Process PeriodControl Points (min)Control Points (min)Durations (min)Difference (%)
Total processCP 17CP 1
Maximum2529 (42.2)0 (0.0)2529 (42.2)
Minimum1831 (30.5)0 (0.0)1831 (30.5)27.6
Evacuation periodCP 12CP 1
Maximum1357 (22.6)0 (0.0)1357 (22.6)
Minimum752 (12.5)0 (0.0)752 (12.5)44.6
Ramping-up periodCP 13CP 12
Maximum1716 (28.6)1357 (22.6)359 (6.0)
Minimum1094 (18.2)752 (12.5)340 (5.7)4.7
Plateau periodCP 14CP 13
Maximum1978 (33.0)1716 (28.6)262 (4.4)
Minimum1354 (22.6)1094 (18.2)260 (4.3)0.8
Drying periodCP 17CP 14
Maximum2529 (42.2)1831 (30.5)551 (9.2)
Minimum1831 (30.5)1354 (22.6)477 (7.95)13.4