Critical Pharmaceutical Utility Systems: Water, HVAC and Compressed Air

Description

Critical pharmaceutical utilities are the core of production processes. This book covers, in detail, three critical utilities, namely, water, HVAC and compressed air.  In addition, practical tools such as risk assessment techniques, protocols, audit checklists and maintenance worksheets are provided. The collaborative effort of the authors has produced a thorough text that is an invaluable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as pharmacists, engineers, and other scientists within the pharma and other related industries. Professionals in search of guidance on the design, qualification, and maintenance of critical utilities will find this book particularly beneficial.

Dr. Sarah Vugigi is a Senior Lecturer (Pharmaceutics) at Kabarak University. She holds a B. Pharm. degree from the University of Nairobi, an M. Pharm. (Iowa. USA) and a PhD. (Kenyatta University). She previously worked for Elys Chemical Industries Ltd. Kenya as Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs.

George Onduso, a United States based chemical engineer, brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry to this book. His expertise spans various areas including validation, project management, and process engineering. Currently serving as the Principal Process Engineer at Nuclear Pharmaceuticals, Missouri, he is actively involved in radiopharmaceutical process design and process transfer, further enhancing his credibility in the field.

Christian Mshila is a scientist and expert in quality control of pharmaceutical products.  He has 25 years of experience in quality control, including equipment qualification. Currently, he is Quality Control Manager at Elys Chemical Industries Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Kenya.