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Document ID: OQ-HP-RH-001
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Reviewed by: [Insert Name]
Approval Date: [Insert Date]
Operational Qualification Protocol for High Pressure Reactor / Hydrogenator
Objective: To ensure that the High Pressure Reactor / Hydrogenator operates within specified limits and meets the operational requirements for hydrogenation reactions in API manufacturing.
Scope: This protocol applies to the Operational Qualification of the High Pressure Reactor / Hydrogenator used in the production area for hydrogenation reactions impacting product quality directly.
Responsibilities:
- Validation Team: Responsible for executing the OQ protocol and documenting results.
- Quality Assurance: Responsible for reviewing and approving the OQ protocol and results.
- Production Team: Responsible for operating the equipment during testing.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of Installation Qualification (IQ) for the High Pressure Reactor / Hydrogenator.
- Availability of necessary documentation including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Annex 11, and Annex 15.
- Training of personnel on the operation of the equipment.
Equipment Description:
The High Pressure Reactor / Hydrogenator is designed for conducting hydrogenation reactions under controlled pressure and temperature conditions. Key features include:
- Pressure control system
- Temperature monitoring and control
- Agitation control
- Hydrogen flow measurement
- Audit trail logs for operational data
| Test ID | Procedure | Acceptance Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| OQ-01 | Verify pressure settings and controls. | Pressure must remain within specified limits (e.g., 10-200 bar). | Pressure log data. |
| OQ-02 | Verify temperature settings and controls. | Temperature must remain within specified limits (e.g., 20-150°C). | Temperature log data. |
| OQ-03 | Verify agitation speed and control. | Agitation must meet specified RPM range. | Agitation log data. |
| OQ-04 | Verify hydrogen flow rate. | Hydrogen flow must remain within specified limits. | Flow rate log data. |
| OQ-05 | Verify audit trail logs. | All operational data must be logged accurately. | Audit trail report. |
Detailed Test Cases:
Test Case OQ-01: Verify the pressure settings and controls.
- Procedure: Set the reactor to the desired pressure and monitor for stability over a 30-minute period.
- Acceptance Criteria: Pressure must remain within specified limits (10-200 bar).
- Evidence: Documented pressure log data.
Test Case OQ-02: Verify the temperature settings and controls.
- Procedure: Set the reactor to the desired temperature and monitor for stability over a 30-minute period.
- Acceptance Criteria: Temperature must remain within specified limits (20-150°C).
- Evidence: Documented temperature log data.
Test Case OQ-03: Verify agitation speed and control.
- Procedure: Set the reactor to the desired agitation speed and monitor for stability over a 30-minute period.
- Acceptance Criteria: Agitation must meet specified RPM range.
- Evidence: Documented agitation log data.
Test Case OQ-04: Verify hydrogen flow rate.
- Procedure: Set the reactor to the desired hydrogen flow rate and monitor for stability over a 30-minute period.
- Acceptance Criteria: Hydrogen flow must remain within specified limits.
- Evidence: Documented flow rate log data.
Test Case OQ-05: Verify audit trail logs.
- Procedure: Review audit trail logs for completeness and accuracy.
- Acceptance Criteria: All operational data must be logged accurately.
- Evidence: Documented audit trail report.
Deviations: Any deviations from the acceptance criteria must be documented and assessed for impact on product quality. Corrective actions must be implemented as necessary.
Approvals
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