OBJECTIVE:
To lay down a procedure for handling of abnormal observations and SCADA alarms in the operation of purified water system.
- SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for handling of abnormal observations and SCADA alarms in the operation of purified water system at {Company Name} {Company Location}.
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- Technical Assistant/Executive – Engineering is responsible to initiate abnormal observations.
- Head- Engineering – is responsible for compliance SOP.
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
Engineering Head
Head Quality Assurance
PROCEDURE:
Operate the purified water system as per SOPs.
During the system monitoring, if any mechanical snags are detected or any abnormal observations are made like failure of loop circulation pump, UV lamps, UF membranes etc., and then intimation shall be given to Head Engineering on priority basis.
The failure which may / may not have impact on product quality Process Non-Conformance (PNC) shall be initiated as per the SOP and investigated.
Head Engineering shall inform to Head production and Head QA regarding the abnormal Condition.
Head Engineering shall investigate the abnormal observation with the assistance of the related departments and / or manufacturer as per Annexure-I.
Based on the investigation, corrective and preventive action shall be proposed and executed as per the SOP.
Depending upon the nature of abnormality, if required sanitization cycle shall be performed.
After rectification, QC department shall be tested by water quality.
To meet the demand of abnormal condition requirements in terms of spare parts, Executive Engineering shall indent and maintain inventory of the same.
In case of emergency, spares shall be organized directly through the Purchase and Finance departments.
Any alarm appearing in “SCADA” Alarm report will be reported to QA along with the corrective action, QA shall evaluate the impact of the alarm and advise for necessary corrective actions if any, to engineering, production and QC departments.
REFERENCES:
Not Applicable
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ANNEXURES:
| ANNEXURE No. | TITLE OF ANNEXURE |
| Annexure-I | Investigation report of abnormal observation. |
ENCLOSURES: SOP Training Record.
DISTRIBUTION:
Master Copy Quality Assurance Department
Controlled Copy No. 01 Head Quality Assurance
Controlled Copy No. 02 Head-Engineering
ABBREVIATIONS:
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
QA : Quality Assurance
QC : Quality Control
UV : Ultra-Violet
UF : Ultra Filtration
PNC : Process Non-Conformance
REVISION HISTORY:
CHANGE HISTORY LOG
| Revision No. | Details of Changes | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
| 00 | New SOP | Not Applicable | To be written manual |
ANNEXURE-I
INVESTIGATION REPORT OF ABNORMAL OBSERVATION
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