Chemistry Pilot Plant

Features

• Very large Chemistry Pilot Plant providing test batch synthesis facilities for new chemical products for clinical trials
• Initial Concept Study undertaken jointly with Glaxo Research and Manufacturing teams for both Pilot Plant and Production Plant to ensure seamless transfer from pilot to production stage
• State-of-the-art Pilot Plant comprising twelve autonomous and contained modules with centralised utilities and chemical services with exception of module dedicated heat/cool/chill units.
• Each module self-contained and capable of independent, flexible operation and maintenance
• Environmental protection included scrubbing all exhausts
• Managing Contractor Trafalgar House (now Aker Kvaerner) Construction, detail design and procurement contractor Aker Kvaerner
• Schedule: Concept Study 1988 EPC completion 1992
• Peak 120 integrated Managing Contractor/Detail Design task force with client team (5) resident during detail design
• Construction approach - 30/50 major sub-contracts
• Providing test batch synthesis facilities for new chemical products used in chemical trials
• Computer aided design (PDMS)
• Sophisticated building layout
• Complex HVAC and scrubbing facility
• Designed for sterile conditions
• Design emphasis for "clean room" finishes
• Distributed control system (Toshiba)