EDITOR ’ S CHOICE RESOLVING INEFFICIENCIES
BURKERT
Specialist project partner enables efficient pharma application delivery
When installing a new pharmaceutical manufacturing process , the design and implementation of hygienic fluid control systems is integral to performance .
When installing a new pharmaceutical manufacturing process , the design and implementation of hygienic fluid control systems is integral to performance . Separate procurement , delivery and commissioning suppliers can lead to a complex approach to project management . Alternatively , a specialist project partner , such as Bürkert Fluid Control Systems , can help resolve inefficiencies and provide the necessary expertise across mechanical , electrical and control automation aspects .
Damien Moran , Bürkert ’ s Field Segment Manager for the hygienic & pharmaceutical sector , discusses the benefits of the combined project management approach .
A pharmaceutical manufacturing system project , typically managed by an engineering design consultant , often has to specify , procure , commission and support automation , valve and instrumentation component packages , as well as systems that span a variety of expertise . This ranges from automation , including control panels and pneumatic valve islands , to electrical and instrumentation , such as flow meters , sensors and electro-pneumatically actuated valves , to mechanical components , including manually operated valves . The end user might specify from an authorised supplier list , and the system integrator may suggest preferred brands . However , the design consultant has the responsibility to select fluid control components that integrate effectively , not only to ensure an optimised process but also to maximise efficiency of commissioning and reliability of operation in the field .
From fieldbus communications to certification approvals , the design consultant needs to handle the challenges associated with the integration of diverse brands for the automation , electrical and mechanical areas of a pharma project . Reasons for selecting multiple brands could range from cost to individual component preference , however this approach requires greater resources in management and coordination . Alternatively , the design consultant can work with a valve and instrumentation partner that assures effective integration of components across all areas . Such a partner can also provide project management and support from start to finish , including ongoing field support .
FLUIDIC DESIGN EXPERTISE
This starts with a design consultation and is potentially the area of greatest benefit to the overall effectiveness of a project as it provides the opportunity to check and optimise the system design using input from specialists in hygienic fluid control solutions . In Bürkert ’ s case , typical examples
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