Suncombe range of effluent decontamination systems upgraded and renamed EDSbatch ®
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE SUSTAINABILITY & EFFICIENCY
SUNCOMBE
Suncombe range of effluent decontamination systems upgraded and renamed EDSbatch ®
Suncombe , pioneers in the development of innovative solutions for cleaning in place and bio-waste decontamination , has recently added new features to it range of Effluent Decontamination Systems ( EDS ) incorporating connectivity , sustainability and efficiency improvements required for the mid 2020 ’ s and the post-COVID era . As a result the systems , which utilise the batch methodology , and have been supplied for over 25 years under the EDSPlus™ brand , have been renamed EDSbatch ®.
These are heavy duty , validateable batch biowaste decontamination systems used for biological hazardous effluent decontamination and growth media sterilisation for BSL levels 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . The new EDSbatch branding is a registered trade name and applies to the entire range of larger EDS supplied by the company . They are used for the treatment of effluent and waste generated by research , laboratory , production and bio-containment facilities from a single laboratory to a large multi-user facility , as well as for production and process waste decontamination . The new name was chosen as it is more representative of the product and highlights the developmental changes in the new equipment .
PROVEN DESIGN
Using proven design principles , the Suncombe EDSbatch biowaste decontamination kill systems use a combination of thermal and elevated pressure processes . These are designed to deactivate and sterilise waste , while securing absolute containment and protection of the external environment , to ensure that the target microbiological agents in the effluent are inactive before release .
The fully automated batch processing functionality now includes additional control facilities for user passwords , active directory , audit trails and electronic batch reports for local or network storage . Larger interface screens for operators have been incorporated to make process visualisation simple , intuitive , clear and comprehensive , says the company . Advanced features include the ability for remote monitoring and software complying with FDA 21CFR and EU GMP regulations .
INTEGRATION
Redevelopment of EDSbatch has enabled further seamless integration with the Suncombe SUNpH™ neutralisation systems , often used for neutralising acids and alkalis and to buffer and control the outgoing effluent stream . A single , dual redundant , self-diagnostic connection is made between the two systems to allow them to operate together .
The entire suite of systems have been developed so that they can be preconstructed off site into containerised units . This can improve space utilization and reduce the commissioning , validation and maintenance periods as the modular equipment is supplied in a “ ready to operate ” state , needing only utility connections on site . Containerised units can speed up projects and reduce capital costs by minimising the infrastructure requirements , whilst enabling easy relocation .
Commenting on the new branding Suncombe ’ s technical director Steve Overton said , “ The new EDSbatch name
Using proven design principles , the Suncombe EDSbatch biowaste decontamination kill systems use a combination of thermal and elevated pressure processes .
reflects the many developments that have been made to the EDS and exactly what it is handling . The integration with other systems now means there is a seamless process to achieve the result our clients require in an efficient , integrated , cost effective , and sustainable way .”
For further information please contact : Dave Adams – Director Suncombe Ltd Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 208 443 3454 E-Mail : mail @ suncombe . com Web : www . suncombe . com
For further information , please visit www . suncombe . com
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