Pharmaceutical Water and Steam Systems Guide A guide explaining how the ISPE Baseline Guide on Commissioning and Qualification can be applied to direct impact water and steam systems has been released by ISPE, a nonprofit association of pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals. The association expects “
Good Practice Guide: Commissioning and Qualification of Pharmaceutical Water and Steam Systems” to increase understanding of direct impact water and steam systems in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
The guide describes how companies can make efficient, cost-effective use of resources, according to Alex Konopka, chairperson of the guide’s task team.
“A solid basis of ‘process understanding’ can lead to the economical commissioning and qualification within a direct impact water or steam system’s validation lifecycle,” Konopka said. “The information will allow practitioners to logically understand important considerations for the commissioning and qualification of these systems.”
The guide also describes how the capital project management process, commissioning and qualification activities, and ongoing monitoring work together in the validation life cycle for direct impact water and steam systems. Tampa, Fla.-based ISPE is offering the guide to members for $145 and to nonmembers for $245. It can be ordered by calling ISPE at (813) 960-2105.
Finishing Show Launches Web Site A new international conference and expo for industrial finishers, slated for September 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, has launched a web site. The user-friendly site will provide updated information on the FIN-X ’07 technical conference, exhibition (including links to exhibitors’ web sites), schedule of events, hotel and travel arrangements, and online registration.
FIN-X ’07 is sponsored by in part by the Chemical Coaters Association International. In addition, it is co-sponsored by the Electrocoat Association; the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME); the Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI); and the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA). Each association is developing programming for the technical conference, and the complete program will be posted to the web site as it is finalized in spring.
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The guide describes how companies can make efficient, cost-effective use of resources, according to Alex Konopka, chairperson of the guide’s task team.
Maintaining a Plate Heat Exchanger
Dryer for Capsules, Pellets, Beads, Tablets
Drying Controls Increase Efficiency
Forced Draft, Dual-Fuel Burner
Burn-Off Ovens Clean With Heat
Chillers for Process Applications
Heavy-Duty Walk-in Oven Built for High Temperatures
