By George Buckbee, PE, and Joseph Alford, PhD, PE, CAP
This book is a guide for engineers and designers new to the field of bio-pharmaceutical process control. For the experienced automation professional, this book outlines the unique design and application issues for the bio-pharmaceutical industry. For those already familiar with this industry, the book provides specific advice for automating these processes.The major topics include:
- Background on bio-pharmaceutical industry, economics, and processes
- Selection of instrumentation, valves, and hardware
- Automation applications
- Batch process control
- Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
- Regulatory and validation concerns
- Advanced technology applications
In each section, the authors have included theory, practice, and practical insights into the design and application of automation for the bio-pharmaceutical industry. This book will help the engineer or designer build upon the experience of others, avoid costly design mistakes, and improve process control performance.
