What is BS EN 13312-2 - Performance criteria for couplings used in biotechnological processes about?
BS EN 13312 is a European standard that discusses the performance criteria for piping and instrumentation in biotechnology. BS EN 13312-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that outlines the performance criteria for couplings used in biotechnological processes concerning the potential hazards to the worker and the environment from microorganisms in use to ensure its safe performance in biotechnological processes.
BS EN 13312-2 applies where the intended use of the coupling includes 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 13312-2 - Performance criteria for couplings used in biotechnological processes for?
BS EN 13312-2 on performance criteria for couplings used in biotechnological processes is useful for:
- Piping and instrumentation manufacturers
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
- Biotechnology laboratories
- Couplings manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 13312-2 - Performance criteria for couplings used in biotechnological processes?
Couplings are used for joining tubular sections, and for connecting other components of equipment into the processing system, where equipment is designed to be disassembled. In many cases, couplings are made of stainless steel and are used in all food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnological processes.
Couplings are designed to be leakproof under normal operating conditions. In biotechnological applications, they should in relevant cases prevent the release of microorganisms into the atmosphere and ingress into the processing system.
BS EN 13312-2 assists you with hazards, performance classes, marking, and packaging.
BS EN 13312-2 also provides classification and verification of performance concerning leak-tightness, cleanability and sterilizability for evaluating the performance of couplings.
This aids the equipment manufacturer in the classification of couplings for the safe performance in biotechnological processes.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13312-2, you can standardize couplings used in the biotechnological process by meeting the general performance criteria. In addition, can adopt classification that is easily understandable and readily utilizable for the user and the regulatory authorities.
