Distillation Plant - Operation Procedure

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-The evaporation and subsequent collection of a liquid by condensation as a means of purification: the distillation of water.-The extraction of the volatile components of a mixture by the condensation and collection of the vapors that are produced as the mixture is heated: petroleum distillation.-A distillate.

SOP FOR OPERATION

1.0. PURPOSE:
To detailed the procedure for the operation of Distilled water unit.

2.0. SCOPE:
Applicable to distilled water unit.

3.0. RESPONSIBILITY:
QC Executive

4.0. ACCOUNATABILITY:
Manager-QC

5.0. DEFINITION:
-The evaporation and subsequent collection of a liquid by condensation as a means of purification: the distillation of water.
-The extraction of the volatile components of a mixture by the condensation and collection of the vapors that are produced as the mixture is
heated: petroleum distillation.
-A distillate.

6.0.PROCEDURE:

6.1. Ensure the electrical connections are proper.

6.2. Ensure the water circulation is continuous.

6.3. Check for the water level in the heater tank.

6.4. Switch on the instrument.

6.5. Place a clean plastic container meant for distilled water collection at the outlet of the distillation unit and collect the distilled water in it.

6.6. Discard the first 200ml of water and collect the distilled water for lab use.

6.7.Check the clarity visually, if clear, carryout conductivity & chloride test .Conductivity NMT 4.0 m s cm-1 , chloride should be nil. Then
use it for regular analysis.

6.8. Instrument when not in use switch off the instrument first and then stop the water connection.

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