PHARMA ENGINEERING

Cleanrooms & HVAC Systems

From zoning and classification to HVAC design, airflow, pressure cascade, HEPA filtration, commissioning, qualification and lifecycle management.

Technical illustration of a pharmaceutical cleanroom with HVAC system, AHU, HEPA terminal filters, airflow, sensors and BMS.

From design to a controlled state.

Technical content, operational tools and specialist support organised around the real decisions involved in a Cleanroom or HVAC project.

01

Cleanroom Design

Process requirements, zoning, classification, layouts, flows, airlocks, materials and contamination control.

02

HVAC & Airflow

AHUs, airflow, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, temperature, RH, recovery and energy strategy.

03

Monitoring & Control

Differential pressure, temperature, RH, BMS, EMS, alarms, trending and the data lifecycle.

04

Qualification & Lifecycle

DQ, FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, ISO 14644, airflow visualisation, requalification and retrofit.

PROJECT JOURNEY

From process requirements to a controlled cleanroom.

Identify the activities, decisions and evidence required at each stage of your Cleanroom or HVAC project.

  1. 01

    Define

    Define process, zoning, classification, CCS, URS, design basis and Quality Risk Management.

  2. 02

    Design

    Design layouts, cleanroom architecture, HVAC, airflow, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, temperature, RH and controls.

  3. 03

    Install

    Build and install cleanrooms, AHUs, ductwork, filters, sensors, doors, airlocks, BMS and infrastructure.

  4. 04

    Qualify

    Execute DQ, FAT/SAT, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, cleanroom qualification and airflow visualisation.

  5. 05

    Operate

    Manage monitoring, alarms, maintenance, HEPA testing, trending, calibration and room status.

  6. 06

    Improve

    Manage requalification, deviations, retrofit, change control, periodic review, energy optimisation and lifecycle.

PROJECT LIBRARY

Technical content organised around project decisions.

The Project Library connects each stage of the project with relevant GuideGxP technical content. New articles appear automatically when they are published.

01

Requirements & Design

Define process, zoning, classification, URS, room requirements, CCS and design basis.

Key topics
Zoning Classification URS CCS & QRM
02

HVAC & Airflow

Design HVAC architecture, airflow distribution, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, temperature, RH and recovery.

Key topics
HVAC architecture Airflow Pressure cascade HEPA
03

Construction & Installation

Turn the design into cleanrooms, ductwork, AHUs, airlocks, finishes, instruments and correctly installed systems.

Key topics
Cleanroom finishes Airlocks Ductwork Commissioning
04

Monitoring & Control

Govern differential pressure, temperature, RH, BMS, EMS, alarms, trending and the data lifecycle.

Key topics
Pressure & T/RH BMS & EMS Alarms Trending
05

Qualification

Turn cleanrooms and HVAC into evidence through DQ, commissioning, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, ISO 14644 and airflow visualisation.

Key topics
ISO 14644 HEPA integrity Recovery Airflow visualisation
06

Lifecycle & Procurement

Maintain the system in control and govern maintenance, requalification, retrofit, energy optimisation, vendor selection and TCO.

Key topics
Requalification Retrofit Energy Vendor selection
OPERATIONAL GUIDE + TOOLKIT

From process requirements to a qualified and controlled cleanroom.

An operational guide covering the full lifecycle of GMP cleanrooms and HVAC systems: zoning, classification, URS, CCS, QRM, HVAC architecture, airflow, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, BMS, commissioning, qualification, airflow visualisation, requalification and retrofit.

  • Cleanroom & HVAC Project Brief
  • Cleanroom & HVAC URS
  • Room Classification & Zoning Matrix
  • Contamination Risk & CCS Assessment
  • Room Data Sheet Register
  • Pressure Cascade & Airflow Design Matrix
  • HVAC Architecture Design Review
  • HEPA Filter & Terminal Device Register
  • Architectural Design Review Checklist
  • HVAC / BMS / Instrument Register
  • Vendor Technical Bid Evaluation
  • FAT / SAT & Commissioning Protocol
  • Cleanroom IQ / OQ / PQ Protocol Set
  • Airflow Visualisation Study Protocol
  • Cleanroom Qualification Test Matrix
  • Requirements Traceability Matrix
  • Maintenance, HEPA & Requalification Planner
  • Cleanroom Change Impact & Retrofit Assessment
REGULATORY FOUNDATIONS

The project must start from the right GMP and cleanroom framework.

Classification, contamination control, HVAC design and qualification require a clear distinction between GMP requirements, technical standards, Quality Risk Management and Good Engineering Practice.

01

EU GMP Annex 1

CCS, cleanroom grades, airflow, pressure strategy, HEPA filtration and expectations applicable to sterile and aseptic manufacturing.

02

ISO 14644

Classification, testing, qualification, design and operation of cleanrooms and controlled environments.

03

EU GMP Annex 15

URS, DQ, commissioning, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, change control and lifecycle qualification.

04

Annex 11 / BMS & EMS

Automation, monitoring, electronic records, alarms, access control, Data Integrity, backup and periodic review.

EXPERT SUPPORT

Do you have a Cleanroom or HVAC project?

Describe the process, zoning, classification, HVAC configuration, project stage and support required. GuideGxP will review the request and, where appropriate, may connect you with a specialist matched to the technical scope and geography.

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