To describe a standard operating procedure (SOP) for cleaning of solvent recovery column (SC1).
1.0 PURPOSE:
To describe a standard operating procedure (SOP) for cleaning of solvent recovery column (SC1).
2.0 SCOPE:
The SOP describes in detail the method for cleaning of solvent recovery column (SC1).
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
The responsibility of cleaning of solvent recovery column (SC1) as per the SOP lies with the staff of the rank not lower than operator of the production department.
The responsibility of preparing, reviewing and approving the SOP lies with the Officer (Production), Head of Production and Head of QAD respectively.
4.0 METHOD:
4.1 Open the charging valve.
4.2 Charge 600 L. water into still by using pump. Close the valve.
4.3 Heat to reflux and reflux through condenser and rotometers for 20 min.
4.4 Stop the steam valve and drain the water after opening the drain valve. Close the drain valve.
4.5 The total time taken for carrying out steps 4.1 to 4.4 is 4 hours.
4.6 Frequency: Cleaning will be done after the completion of every batch.
5.0 RECORDING:
The cleaning operation will be recorded by the operator in the equipment cleaning record attached to the batch manufacturing sheet and equipment cleaning and use log.
6.0 REFERENCES:
6.1 Equipment cleaning record.
6.2 Equipment cleaning and use log
Production, recovery column, cleaning
