Pharmaceutical Water
Overview of Pharmaceutical Water
Any bacteria, protozoa, viruses or other microorganisms are natural enemies of pharmaceutical and ultrapure water treatment plants. Bacteria, viruses and other pathogens in purified water generation plant or distribution loop can cause serious problems for product quality, manufacturing processes and quality audits.
We offer modern, reliable UV systems for disinfection of pharmaceutical water, ultrapure water and high end food and beverage water treatment and distribution plants.
Considerations
Pharmaceutical water is expensive to generate and use. Therefore, pharmaceutical customers generally prefer reliable UV systems that deliver performance as designed.
Sanitary design, QA documentation, water temperature, peak flow rate and heat sanitization cycles are some important considerations in selection of UV systems for pharmaceutical and ultrapure water applications.
Sukrut UViTeC™ range of UV systems with ASME BPE sanitary fittings are very popular for reliable, yet economical disinfection of distribution loops and pure water generation plants.
Sukrut LSC™ Series offer internal finishing to Ra<0.38u, DVGW UV intensity sensor ports, full set of validation documentation in addition to high UV dose levels and reliable performance.
In addition to pharmaceutical water disinfection, we offer pharmaceutical UV systems for
⦁ TOC reduction
⦁ Ozone destruction
⦁ Chlorine/chloramine reduction
UV System for the Application
Raw water storage tanks and distribution points
Attacking microorganisms at the point of entry into the plant, in raw water storage tanks and at distribution points with strong UV dose is often the first line of defense. Our UV lamp units can be configured to suit varying levels of UVT typical of multiple sources of water. Contact us for suitable UV systems for raw water disinfection.
After cartridge filters
Filters are designed to mechanically trap suspended particles. They often also trap microbial contaminants who then feed on incoming suspended particles. This leads to biofilm on surfaces of filtration media. It is common to see increase in microbial counts after filters. Contact us to discuss how to protect your water after filtration with Sukrut LSC and UViTeC series.
Purified water distribution loops
As purified water recirculates through continuous distribution loops, it is at risk of microbial contamination from multiple factors. We offer compact, yet powerful pharmaceutical UV systems to protect pure water recirculation loops. Contact us for information on the most suitable Sukrut LSC and UViTeC UV units for your application.
Offtake points
Disinfecting purified water at various offtake points is good practice. Contact us for UV systems for final UV disinfection at offtake points.
RO permeate storage tanks
During storage, RO permeate and purified water needs protection from microbial contamination during storage and distribution. Contact us for powerful, sanitary UV systems to protect your purified water and storage tank headspace during storage and distribution.
RO feedwater to protect RO membranes from bacterial fouling
The primary purpose of membranes is to separate dissolved substances. Membranes are not designed for disinfection. However, membranes can trap bacteria and other microorganisms that are larger than the membrane pores. Such microorganisms feed on contaminants in RO feedwater and form bacterial colonies. As a result, it is common to see slimy biofilm on membrane surfaces. Sometimes the trapped microorganisms also attack the membrane and escape into RO permeate over time. Bacterial fouling is one factor that can reduce the life of membranes, requiring more frequent replacement of expensive membranes. We can help save the cost of membranes by attacking the microbes in RO feedwater to extend membrane life. Contact us for more information.
More Information
In addition to pharmaceutical water disinfection, we offer pharmaceutical UV systems for
- TOC reduction
- Ozone destruction
- Chlorine/chloramine reduction
No matter what your requirement, contact our experienced team for help with selecting the most suitable UV solution with UV intensity sensor, UV monitor, sanitary design and validation documentation.
More Information
No matter what your requirement, contact our experienced team for help with selecting the most suitable UV solution with UV intensity sensor, UV monitor, sanitary design and validation documentation.
