Changing of 5Micron filter in D.M plant

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down a procedure for changing of 5micron filter in D.M plant .
2.0 SCOPE
This SOP is applicable to Formulations Units
2.1.0 AREAS
2.1.1 D.M. water plant.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Technical officer / Executive (production).
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
Manager – Production.
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1.0 Precautions.
5.2.0 Pre-start up .
5.3.0 Operation.
5.1.0 Precautions
5.1.1 Be careful while handling the filter cartridge.
5.2.0 Pre-start up
5.2.1 Stop the De-gasser pump.
5.2.2 Close the valves M.B.V –1 and M.B.V –2.
5.2.3 Open the drain plug to drain the water in side the housing.
5.3 Operation
5.3.1 Remove the T.C clamp.
5.3.2 Remove the filter housing.
5.3.3 Remove the filter cartridge from its base by removing the top nut.
5.3.4 Kept the new filter cartridge on its base and then tighten the top nut.
5.3.5 Reposition the filter housing.
5.3.6 Tight the T.C clamp.
Tight the drain plug.