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  • BS EN 12298:1998

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    Biotechnology. Equipment. Guidance on testing procedures for leaktightness

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-10-1998

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Testing
    4 Documentation
    Annex A (informative) Guidance on selection of test
    methods
    Annex B (informative) Testing procedures for leak rate
    Annex C (informative) Bibliography

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    Provides guidance on general test methods for assessment of the leaktightness for microorganisms of equipment (components and units of equipment) used in biotechnological processes. Applies to plants or components eg valves and fittings, tanks, pumps, piping, separating and filling devices, in addition to instrumentation in contact with process fluids.

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    Committee BTI/1
    Development Note Supersedes 96/121002 DC. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 1093-3:2006+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Evaluation of the emission of airborne hazardous substances - Part 3: Test bench method for the measurement of the emission rate of a given pollutant
    BS 3636:1963 Methods for proving the gas tightness of vacuum or pressurized plant
    EN 626-2:1996+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Reduction of risk to health from hazardous substances emitted by machinery - Part 2: Methodology leading to verification procedures
    EN 1619:1996 Biotechnology - Large-scale process and production - General requirements for management and organization for strain conservation procedures
    EN 626-1:1994+A1:2008 Safety of machinery - Reduction of risks to health from hazardous substances emitted by machinery - Part 1: Principles and specifications for machinery manufacturers
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