What is BS EN 13311-1 - Performance criteria for vessels about?
BS EN 13311 is a European standard that discusses performance criteria for vessels in biotechnology. BS EN 13311-1 is the first part of the multi-part series that outlines the performance criteria for vessels used in biotechnological processes concerning the potential hazards to the worker and the environment from microorganisms in use to ensure acceptable performance is maintained.
BS EN 13311-1 applies to the intended use of the equipment including hazardous or potentially hazardous microorganisms used in biotechnological processes or where exposure of the worker or the environment to such microorganisms is restricted for reasons of safety.
Who is BS EN 13311-1 - Performance criteria for vessels for?
BS EN 13311-1 on the general performance criteria for vessels is useful for:
- Vessel manufacturers
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13311-1 - Performance criteria for vessels?
Biotechnology is the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products.
BS EN 13311-1 aid the equipment manufacturer in the classification of pressure protection devices, glass pressure vessels, bioreactors, kill tanks, and chromatography columns regarding the safe performance in biotechnological processes.
BS EN 13311-1 guideline assist you with hazards, performance classes, classification of performance, verification of performance, marking, and packaging for evaluating the performance of vessels.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13311-1, you can standardise the performance of vessels used in the biotechnology process by meeting the general performance criteria. In addition, provides classification that is easily understandable and readily utilizable for the user and the regulatory authorities.
