An Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in the pharmaceutical industry is a specialized facility designed to treat wastewater generated during the manufacturing process. This wastewater often contains a variety of pollutants, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), organic and inorganic chemicals, and other substances that can be harmful to the environment if not properly treated.
Importance of ETP Plant:
Environmental Protection: ETPs help prevent the release of harmful pollutants into water bodies, protecting aquatic life and ecosystems.
Regulatory Compliance: Pharmaceutical companies must adhere to strict environmental regulations, and an ETP is essential for ensuring compliance.
Water Conservation: ETPs can treat wastewater to a quality suitable for reuse within the pharmaceutical facility, reducing the need for fresh water.
| Department: Engineering, Equipment Name: Effluent Treatment Plant, Equip. No./ID: Frequency: Fortnightly |
| S.No | Check Points | Procedure | Activity | Done By / Date |
| 1 | Check the system for any leakages, if found arrest the leakage. | By physical verification | ||
| 2 | Check the condition of the all pumps suction and delivery valves, if any worn out replace with new one. | Check the valves for any wear and tear | ||
| 3 | Check and tight the motor/pumps base bolts | Tighten the pump/motor base bolts with suitable spanner | ||
| 4 | Check the pumps gland/mechanical seal, if any leakage found replace with new gland/seal. | Check the pump mechanical seal/gland for wear and tear, if found any damage replace with same | ||
| 5 | Check the pump lubrication oil level, if necessary add up to the 3/4 level | Maintain the pump lubrication oil(N-68) level up to ¾ level | ||
| 6 | Check the functioning of dosing pumps | Check the capacitive control of variable dosing | ||
| 7 | Check the sparkler filter for any clog | If you found any damage replace with new | ||
| 8 | Check the flash mixture/flocculate gear box and motors if any abnormal noise. | Check the gear box for any abnormal while running | ||
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