Clean Room Monitoring & Control

Customer:

Anonymous

Location:

United Kingdom

Scope:

Bilfinger UK's Automation Department were awarded a contract to implement equipment to monitor and control the environment within the clean room, which is critical as even the slightest variation in temperature could signiﬁcantly aﬀect the process.

Our customer’s control system provided monitoring and control of cell culture processes, which are used to provide active ingredients for vaccinations. The control system monitored and controlled a number of conditions including; temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, airﬂow and oxygen.

Services:

EI&C

We carried out the detailed design, programming, installation and commissioning of a validated automation system for the environmental monitoring and HVAC equipment in the manufacturing bioprocess utilising a distributed control system.

We also delivered the system using Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) and provided a foundation for future expansion and replacement of obsolete automation systems.

Technology utilised:

SCADA/HMI
PLC
Networks – Wireless communications
Others – Tablet PCs were used as SCADA clients
Management – GAMP, CFR21 Part 11 and full project lifecycle using our ISO 9001 TickITplus accredited quality management system

Added value:

GAMP standard delivered
Compliance with CFR21 Part 11 Regulations
Existing systems integration
Designed for future expansion
Eﬀective monitoring & control of clean room conditions