The book supplies a holistic view of contamination control, presenting the different types of contaminants in a summarized form. The focus is on how to protect products and processes from external contamination and also on different ways to take care of and control contaminants generated in the process.

Contamination Control in Practice covers a variety of different techniques used in order to achieve and maintain certain overall cleanliness levels for both microbiological or inanimate particle contaminants. It supplies basic knowledge including validation aspects for industrial branches working with increased demands of cleanliness, for instance water purification, steam, pressurized gases and different flows in a process together with finished products.

This book will give increased knowledge about contamination control to all in the fields of microelectronics, pharmaceutical, and the food and beverage industries.

Contents

1. Contamination Control
2. Separation
3. Filtration Technology
4. Microfiltration
5. Filter Mechanisms
6. Different Types of Microfiltration
7. Filter Rating
8. Choosing a Filter
9. Sanitation and Sterilization
10. Filter Testing
11. Validation of Filters
12. Sterilisation with Heat
13. Steam and Air
14. Autoclaves and Process for the Pharmaceutical Industries
15. Validation

Index

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