Operation and Maintenance of Cream Cooling System
1) Purpose
The purpose of this SOP is to outline the procedures for operating and maintaining the cream cooling system to ensure efficient cooling of cream formulations.
2) Scope
This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of the cream cooling system in the manufacturing facility.
3) Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of production operators, maintenance staff, and quality control personnel to follow this SOP to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the cream cooling system.
4) Procedure
4.1 Preparation
- Ensure the work area and equipment are clean and sanitized before starting the cooling process.
- Verify the availability and integrity of cream formulations ready for cooling.
- Inspect the cream cooling system, including cooling tanks and circulation pumps, to ensure they are clean and operational.
4.2 Cooling Process
- Set up the cooling parameters such as temperature, agitation speed, and cooling time according to product specifications.
- Transfer the cream formulation into the cooling tanks and start the cooling process.
- Monitor the temperature and viscosity of the cream during the cooling process to ensure proper cooling.
4.3 Cleaning and Maintenance
- Stop the cream cooling system after completing the cooling cycle.
- Drain and clean the cooling tanks and circulation lines thoroughly to remove any residual cream.
- Perform
routine maintenance tasks such as inspection of cooling coils and lubrication of pumps.
5) Abbreviations, if any
N/A
6) Documents, if any
Batch production record, Cleaning log, Cream formulation specification
7) Reference, if any
GMP guidelines, Manufacturer’s operating manual for cream cooling system
8) SOP Version
Version 1.0