Automation Applications in Bio-Pharmaceuticals
This practical guide is ideal 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 the 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 to build upon the experience of others, avoid costly mistakes, and improve process control performance.
Authors: George Buckbee, P.E. and Joseph M. Alford, Ph.D., P.E., CAP
Available from the ISA website at: http://www.isa.org/biopharmaceutical
