nature of approvals for the pharmaceutical sector , it ’ s vital that a project partner has the knowledge and experience to advise on the requirements of individual products , as well as if and how those approvals are met .
A specialist project partner , such as Bürkert can help resolve inefficiencies and provide the necessary expertise across mechanical , electrical and control automation aspects .
of providing design consultation and designing customised solutions include combining individual valves into a single , multi-port block valve solution to reduce the overall footprint , maintenance requirements and costs . System performance can be improved by minimising areas of dead volume with a manipulated drainable design alternative . In terms of automation , design advice can be provided on automation concepts such as centralised and decentralised control through to integration of digital communication protocols and the information / diagnostics which can be communicated .
Crucial to the design phase is the integration of valve and instrumentation models , into the piping and instrumentation diagram ( P & ID ) in order to create a full 3D model of the plant . This requires 3D CAD STEP files of all components that the designer can import into their plant model . A project partner like Bürkert will make these models available for simple and free access , downloadable from a website or provided directly . Useful input to design plans can also include a virtual fluidic simulator model that demonstrates a proof of concept . This can be used to resolve design queries and helps to qualify system performance preinstallation and create a more efficient roll out long term .
A key to design and project management includes ensuring that all required documentation , including certificates and approvals , is available .
are international , based for example around a UK design consultant with various OEM ’ s and Contractors from around the world . These are supported by Bürkert ’ s international network of pharmaceutical project managers that enable easy communication for global projects and installations .
A key to design and project management includes ensuring that all required documentation , including certificates and approvals , is available . Due to the critical
SUPPORT IN COMMISSIONING – AND BEYOND
During project installation , physical space is typically at a premium . Scheduled delivery of components staggered to match the project timeline is therefore important . While working with several individual suppliers can make this more of a challenge , a single project partner can efficiently manage this process . Deliveries need to include palletising with storage designations for specific areas of an end user ’ s plant , as well as customised tagging , labelling and packaging for easy identification in a potentially crowded installation environment .
While the engineering consultant tends to rely on an installer , technical support in set up may also be required , usually for electrical or automated aspects , such as a valve island or control valve commissioning . Providing this assurance alongside the handover of the project to the end user , as well as offering additional field support , is not only of practical value but also provides peace of mind .
To optimise hygienic pharmaceutical fluid control system design and implementation , the optimal approach is holistic project management , as opposed to treating the separate components as procurement commodities . This is particularly the case for systems that involve higher degrees of electrical and automation complexity . Delivering the successful integration of mechanical , electrical and automation packages is essential , and the support of a pharmaceutical specialist project partner throughout a project will ensure a more efficient process delivery as well as an optimised outcome for the end user .
GLOBAL EXPERTISE & COLLABORATION
Implementing the design requires careful and effective project management based on technical competence as well as commitment in support throughout , particularly to overcome the challenges presented in the real world . Bürkert ’ s model includes a local account manager plus the support of a dedicated pharmaceutical sector specialist , with direct access to a central Hygienic Competence team that coordinates global expertise . Many projects
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