Isothermal Qualification
Qualification is the process by which it is verified that a piece of equipment or system meets its established specifications and requirements. It is a component of the quality assurance process.
It seeks to ensure that the equipment or system operates correctly and according to the manufacturer's specifications and the user's needs.
Types of Qualification
- Design Qualification (DQ): Verifies that the design of the equipment or system meets the user's specifications and requirements.
- Installation Qualification (IQ): Ensures that the equipment or system is installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
- Operational Qualification (OQ): Verifies that the equipment or system operates according to its specifications under normal operating conditions.
- Performance Qualification (PQ): Ensures that the equipment or system operates correctly under normal usage conditions and meets user expectations.
Applicable Equipment
- Water Baths
- Stability Chambers
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Chambers
- Freezers
- Cold Rooms
- Drying Ovens
- Incubators
- Cooking Pots - Preparation Tanks
- Temperature and Humidity Profiles
- Refrigerators
- Ultra Freezers
- Production Equipment
- Power Plants