Background
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, chilled water is essential for maintaining precise temperature control. Any contamination in the system can compromise both system performance and product quality. The company needed to address these issues promptly, without incurring high costs or interrupting production.
Challenges
- Contamination: Visible particles indicated contamination, which could lead to scaling, corrosion, and potential microbial issues.
- Operational Constraints: A system shutdown for maintenance was not feasible due to the 24/7 nature of production.
- Cost and Efficiency: Treating effluent was costly, and draining the system was impractical.
Solution
Eximious implemented a targeted, efficient solution:
- ChillCare Micro-Filtration System:
Eximious installed the ChillCare filtration system, which effectively removed the particles from the chilled water. This improved water clarity and reduced the risk of further contamination.
- Contamination Source Identification:
Upon investigation, Eximious identified that the contamination was originating from the cooling water used for top-ups. To address this, Eximious recommended Opticare, a treatment solution designed to prevent re-contamination from the top-up water source.
- Corrosion Protection with Corronil-CW:
To protect against future corrosion and scaling, Eximious introduced Corronil-CW, a corrosion inhibitor that stabilized the system and prevented further damage.
Results
- Immediate Improvement: Within days, the chilled water was visibly clearer, and the system’s performance returned to normal.
- Long-Term Effectiveness: The water remained clean and free of contaminants for years, with no signs of scaling, corrosion, or microbial growth, ensuring reliable, uninterrupted production.
Conclusion
Eximious’s simple, effective solutions—ChillCare filtration, Opticare for contamination control, and Corronil-CW for corrosion protection—enabled the pharmaceutical company to resolve its chilled water issues without draining or shutting down the system. This approach not only solved the immediate problem but also provided long-term protection, maintaining system efficiency and minimizing operational costs.