High operational safety in pharma water systems - GEMÜ 650 TL
(PresseBox) - GEMÜ has developed a diaphragm valve with a pneumatic actuator and integrated handwheel for use in ring mains which can, if necessary, be closed from a central control system. Using the new GEMÜ 650 TL manual sampling can be inhibited on a temporary basis.
In a pharmaceutical production process, it is necessary to sanitise and maintain aseptic conditions throughout the storage and distribution system of the pharma water installation at regular intervals during periods of production downtime. Due to the low investment and operating costs involved, chemical sanitisation using ozone and thermal sanitisation using hot water or steam are the sanitisation measures most commonly used in industrial processes.
To be able to check the quality of ultra-pure water, it is necessary to carry out regular checks at precisely defined measuring points in the individual distributor loops. Pharmaceuticals standards require that quality-related measurement variables such as bacteria count, conductance and TOC* values be considered. This data is acquired from samples taken in the return lines of each of the individual distributor loops using sampling valves.
GEMÜ solution protects employees
In some cases, it can be necessary to keep sampling valves closed in order to inhibit manual sampling. This would, for example, be the case if the water temperature in the loop after hot water sanitisation is so high that employees could scald themselves when taking samples. To prevent this, the sampling valves can be kept closed via a central control system and pilot valve until the water temperature has dropped to a safe level again. Only then are employees able to take samples.
Another possible scenario is as follows: if too many tapping points are simultaneously open, the pressure in the distributor loop will decrease and drop below a critical level. In this case, the master control system could intervene and inhibit sampling in the same way. The valves would not be released for manual operation until the pressure in the loop is again within an acceptable range.
For such purposes, the GEMÜ 650 TL has a pneumatic actuator in addition to the integrated handwheel. The valve can be closed automatically via a central control system and pilot valve ? regardless of the position the handwheel is in. This increases operational and system reliability.
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* Explanations: TOC value = cumulative parameter denoting the total amount of organically bound carbon in a sample
GEMÜ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of valves, measurement and control systems. Since 1964, this globally focused, independent family-owned enterprise has established itself in important industrial sectors thanks to its innovative products and customised solutions for process media control. GEMÜ is the world market leader for sterile valve applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Today, the GEMÜ Group employs 710 employees in Germany and 1,300 employees worldwide. Manufacturing is carried out in six production companies in Germany, Switzerland, China, Brazil, France and the USA. From Germany we coordinate global marketing with 20 subsidiaries. With a large distributor network in 53 markets, the GEMÜ group is present on all five continents. GEMÜ will continue to establish itself in future markets with its international growth strategy. This will be achieved by the opening of a new Assembly and Logistics Centre in Germany in 2013, and in Switzerland and China the production capacities will be greatly expanded from 2012.
A broad based modular system and adapted automation components mean that predefined standard products and customised solutions can be combined to make over 400,000 product versions.
Further information can be found at www.gemu-group.com.
GEMÜ is one of the world's leading manufacturers of valves, measurement and control systems. Since 1964, this globally focused, independent family-owned enterprise has established itself in important industrial sectors thanks to its innovative products and customised solutions for process media control. GEMÜ is the world market leader for sterile valve applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Today, the GEMÜ Group employs 710 employees in Germany and 1,300 employees worldwide. Manufacturing is carried out in six production companies in Germany, Switzerland, China, Brazil, France and the USA. From Germany we coordinate global marketing with 20 subsidiaries. With a large distributor network in 53 markets, the GEMÜ group is present on all five continents. GEMÜ will continue to establish itself in future markets with its international growth strategy. This will be achieved by the opening of a new Assembly and Logistics Centre in Germany in 2013, and in Switzerland and China the production capacities will be greatly expanded from 2012.
A broad based modular system and adapted automation components mean that predefined standard products and customised solutions can be combined to make over 400,000 product versions.
Further information can be found at www.gemu-group.com.
Datum: 12.12.2012 - 08:11 Uhr
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