Air Compressor Operational Qualification , Purpose
Air Compressor Operational Qualification , To verify and document that the oil free air compressor system operates as designed and intended. The operational parameters should be consistent with the requirements for the Manufacturing process. The OQ is aimed to verify that the installed equipment performs according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Air Compressor Operational Qualification , Scope
This Operational Qualification (OQ) is to be performed against agreed acceptance criteria on the air compressor systems, comprising of compressor, drying system, filtering system, piping, control system etc. installed in the General Block of XX Pharmaceuticals Ltd. The scope will include assessment of equipment design and installation, connection to utilities, presence & function of instruments.
The scope will include the operational testing of the normal sequence of operation and verification of the target limits of operation.
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Responsibility
[][]Preparation of protocol
=>Engineering Department.
[][]Executing the protocol
=>Engineering department or other suitably qualified staff allocated from the site or contracted specialists as appropriate.
[][]Providing documentation on the equipment
=>Related departments i.e. engineering Production, Validation or other appropriate departments and manufacturer.
[][]Data documentation and preparation of the report
=>Raw data documentation is the responsibility of those conducting the validation. Preparation of the report and incorporation of data will be the responsibility of the Engineering Department.
Background
Project Description & Related issues
[][]This air compressor system is installed to serve General and Cephalosporin Block. To meet the demand of quality of compressed air, this oil free air compressor has been installed.
Purchasing Information
| Item | Brand | Model | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor | Atlas Copco | ZT 75 | Belgium |
| Dryer | Atlas Copco | CD185+ | Belgium |
| Air receiver | Atlas Copco | NA | Germany |
| Piping and distribution | Fabricated | N/A | Local |
System Description
[][]The Atlas Copco Air Compressor and Air Dryer manufactured by Atlas Copco has a capacity of 10.4 m3/min. Air drawn through an air filter is compressed in low-pressure compressor element and discharged to the intercooler.
[][]The cooled air is further compressed in high-pressure compressor element and discharged through silencer and after coolers.
[][]A check valve is provided downstream of the silencer. The compressed air leaves the compressor via the air outlet. The compressor delivers oil-free, pulsation-free air.
This is an air cooled type compressor which is facilitated with air filter, moisture trap, high pressure and low pressure safety valve, desiccant type dryer system etc.
Following parameter shall be perform at the time of Operational Qualification
[][]Verification of completion of sops
[][]Verification of training
[][]Operational testing
[][]Instrument calibration
[][]Deviation and failure investigation summary
[][]Report summary
Conclusion
The Operational Qualification of Compressed Air System installed at General Block Complies / Does Not Comply with the acceptance criteria taken above and the results obtained are attached with the protocol.
The Compressed Air System is / is not qualifying the Operational Qualification test as per this Protocol. Hence, the system can be / cannot be used for Performance Qualification.
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Air Compressor Operational Qualification Protocol