1.0
PURPOSE:
To describe standard operating procedure (SOP) for centrifuging.
2.0
SCOPE:
The SOP describes in detail the method of centrifuging.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY:
The responsibility of centrifuging 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 centrifuge lid. Arrange a cleaned centrifuge bag in the centrifuge and close
the centrifuge lid.
4. 2
Arrange a hose pipe to centrifuge (connected to bottom valve of reactor). Switch on
power supply to the centrifuge.
4. 3
Charge the slurry into the centrifuge.
4. 4
After charging sufficient slurry to the centrifuge from bottom valve, slowly close the
bottom valve of reactor.
4. 5
Keep the centrifuge for spin drying till the discharge of mother liquors ceases.
Switch off power supply to the centrifuge.
4. 6
Carryout the remaining operations as given in the batch manufacturing sheet.
5.0
RECORDING:
The centrifuging operation will be recorded by the staff of rank not lower than
operator in the batch manufacturing sheet.