OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR DISTILLATION PLANT

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:
Nil
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.
6.9. PRECAUTION:
Never switch on the equipment without continuous water circulation.
7.0. REFERENCES:
Nil
8.0. ENCLOSURES:
Nil
9.0. ABBREVIATIONS:
Nil