EDITOR ’ S CHOICE INCREASED FLEXIBILITY
SUNCOMBE
Sustainable Water Heater Adds Electric Functionality
Suncombe – the critical process systems specialists , has announced the global release of the updated GMP Water Heating Skids incorporating the option to provide electrical heating utility in addition to steam and oil . The increased flexibility of the system enables its use in further GMP areas in the biopharma sector and other critical processing sectors .
Following extensive work with blue-chip clients and sector partners , who requested the ability to incorporate sustainable technologies in their water heating applications , Suncombe offer options to incorporate electrical heat pumps , regeneration and recovery heating to achieve corporate sustainability goals .
With variable temperature settings up to 125 ° C and flowrates of 1,000 litres per minute or more , the versatile control system allows configuration of temperature controlled , regulated flowrate and pressure during heating , storing and distributing of hot water for process and utilities . Encompassing traditional and innovative processes and technologies , the updated GMP Water Heating Skids incorporate an advanced control system built to GAMP guidelines , with 21CFR part11 compliance with audit trails and user access controls by passwords .
Designed to comply with ASME BPE ( Bioprocessing Equipment ), the international standard for the design and construction of equipment intended for use in the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals , they include compliance with the 2D deadleg rule , full drainability , full traceability and are suitable for validation .
The GMP Water Heating Skids , with capacities varied to suit a wide range of hot water supply applications , are equipped with controls and interlocking functionality to ensure water supply is constantly maintained at the required quality . HEPA sterile filters are incorporated to ensure that water quality is maintained in the system envelope .
Fully certified , the cGMP designed systems comply with all legislative and safety standards . Available in standard or bespoke versions , they are highly efficient and incorporate GAMP , ASME BPE , FDA and ATEX guidelines .
Commenting on the worldwide release of the system , Suncombe director Steve Overton said , “ The GMP Water Heating Skids are able to provide a comprehensive and validatable water heating , storing and distributing solution . To meet and comply with all the relevant international standards , requirements are assessed for each project individually , making it highly accessible to all parts of the world .”
Developed to incorporate “ Lean Manufacturing Principles ” ensuring that waste is minimised and efficiency is maximised , GMP Water Heating Skids are manufactured from 316L certified stainless steels and incorporating high quality components . The units can be fully thermally and chemical decontaminated for maintenance and the maintenance operations have been incorporated on the system display screens ( HMI – Human Machine interface ).
For further information , please visit www . suncombe . com
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