GEA Process Engineering Present Hygienic Design Workshop at PCT-International Contamination Conference
The workshop was presented by Andrew Ball, the company’s Principal Process Engineer and Hisham Fyyaz, Sales Manager of the Liquid Processing, Pharma, Home & Personal Care Business Unit. They looked at preventing contamination through:
• Material selection
• Surface finish
• Sealing systems and pipe connections
• Equipment and component design including role of EHEDG
• Installation methods including welding and the avoidance of dead legs
The presentation continued by exploring automation; cleaning systems including CIP and SIP; and methods of avoiding cross contamination using the GEA mix proof valves. Delegates were then asked to take part in a hands-on design exercise to highlight best practice in ensuring hygienic design.
The workshop was fully attended and very well received by the delegates. “We were very pleased at the attendance,” said Hisham. “The audience was both interested in our methods and very knowledgeable. The PCT conference was a great success for us.”
GEA Process Engineering Ltd., based in Warrington, Cheshire, is the GEA Centre of Excellence for Home and Personal Care Liquid Processing.
Further editorial information from:
Steve Jordan
The Words Workshop Ltd.
Tel: 01908 695500
Email: steve@thewordsworkshop.co.uk
All business enquiries to:
Hisham Fyyaz
Sales Manager – Liquid Processing, Pharma, Home & Personal Care
GEA Process Engineering Ltd, UK
Tel: 01925 812650
E-mail: info.gpuk@gea.com
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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. As an international technology group, the Company focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes. In 2012, GEA generated consolidated revenues in excess of EUR 5.7 billion, 70 percent of which came from the food and energy sectors, which are long-term growth industries. The group employed about 24,500 people worldwide as of December 31, 2012. GEA Group is a market and technology leader in its business areas. It is listed in Germany’s MDAX stock index (G1A, WKN 660 200) and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index. Further information is available on the Internet at: www.gea.com.
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