Designing and cleanroom construction process focuses on the actual construction process. In the first three installments of this series, we reviewed the standards and guidelines that govern cleanroom design and then looked at the specific systems and components used to maintain the pristine conditions required in a cleanroom.
Building out a cleanroom and adjacent environments is a multi-stage construction process and particular protocols must be maintained at each stage of the construction to ensure the integrity of the cleanroom. The stages are:
The work in this Section describes the five levels of clean construction protocols. The sixth level is Tool Hook-up and/or operations and is listed under Tool Hook-up. The five levels listed here are for a guideline and do not necessarily need to be performed in the manner described below. The levels are listed here for informational purposes only, and do not describe the scope of work provided by Protoclean, Inc. The scope of work is outlined in this document outside of this section and the pricing page.
While there are discrete steps in the design and construction of a cleanroom, those projects deemed successful incorporate certain practices that promote flow of the construction process toward completion on time and within budget. Proper front end planning is not completed until it results in appropriate values for design parameters; "buy-in" at all levels of management, and clear direction for the design phase. Engineering the cleanroom in accordance with recognized industry practice would produce construction documents that facilitate clear procurement and construction planning as well as a focused, efficient, construction effort. A full return on the energy expended through the construction phase cannot be realized without a well-executed start-up and certification process that provides baseline data for effective operation and maintenance. This paper describes the steps in the cleanroom design/construction undertaking and offers practical suggestions on how to avoid pitfalls along the way.
As the demand for complex cleanrooms in the life sciences grows, construction challenges mount. Making the right decisions during the building and commissioning phases of cleanrooms will help to ensure that they are successful, better integrated, more operable and sustainable. Generally speaking, teamwork among designers, operators, maintenance people and builders that focuses on project timelines will achieve the best results. The suggestions below will help drug and device manufacturers step back and better envision the whole facility during the build process.
Cleanrooms are a vital part of laboratories and the microelectronics industry, especially semiconductor manufacturing. To maintain and assure quality, there are specific standards that apply to these spaces and guide the process of constructing and operating the rooms. While adhering to these requirements makes designing and constructing a cleanroom more complex than conventional construction projects, the standards serve as a blueprint for the successful completion of a cleanroom that will meet the exacting demands of the end-user.
If you browse through any bookstore, you will notice a large section devoted to "Do It Yourself" books on many and various subjects. While this is a current rage, magnified by the poor state of the economy, there are still some projects best left to the experts.
Modular cleanrooms are becoming increasingly popular in a wide range of industries. Quick to install and easy to maintain, this type of cleanroom can be suitable for many applications, ranging from medical and pharmaceutical work to manufacturing. If you're not sure whether a modular cleanroom design is right for your organization, why not take the time to learn about the benefits of this type of environment? The following could convince you to try out this type of cleanroom in your own company.
There are two standard types of modular hardwall cleanrooms: recirculating and non-recirculating. Your product and process requirements will determine which type is best-suited to your company’s needs. Click here for information on common industry standards and cleanroom performance requirements.
We offers both recirculating and non-recirculating modular cleanrooms, and will help you decide which option is right for you.
For those in laboratory design, we are aware that cleanrooms can be among the most complicated spaces to design. Cleanrooms offer an area where the particulate count from the atmosphere is regulated. A huge array of clients need clean spaces to run their business, whether it's based on their own SOPs (standard operating procedures) or required by regulatory agencies. Cleanrooms provide an indoor environment unique to any other indoor environment--and with it, pose some special design challenges.
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