Sustainable By Design
Optimizing Pharmaceutical Water and Heat Sources in the Life Science Facility
Technik
Abstract
Today’s life science companies have ambitious sustainability targets, but the pathway to fulfilling those commitments is far from clear. With insights drawn from recent case studies, this article illuminates that pathway by examining 2 high-impact sustainability strategies. The first focuses on the thermal demand of manufacturing. By applying measures to reduce the “need for heat,” primarily through a shift to membrane-based water for injection production and storage and distribution systems with ozone-based sanitization, manufacturers can significantly reduce their energy consumption.
Next, the article examines the concept of Zero Liquid Discharge and best practices that will help manufacturers recover and recycle water to support the full production lifecycle.
Finally, the article will examine these strategies in the context of an overall “sustainability by design” perspective, helping today’s manufacturers take steps towards a more efficient, cost-effective life science industry.
Correspondence:
Sanjay Kolawale
CRB Germany GmbH, Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1, 71034 Böblingen
sanjay.kolawale@crbgroup.com
 | Sanjay Kolawale is a mechanical engineer with experience in design and project management of life science facilities, advanced technology, and clean utility systems. With over 20 years in the industry, his expertise includes clean and plant utility system design for pharmaceutical facilities, project management, and design for pharmaceutical facilities, equipment in various dosages (injectable, oral solid dosage, and biotech). He is also an active member of the CoP Clean Utilities at ISPE. |
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