Pharmaceutical Leader Improves Solvent Recovery with a Turnkey Instrumentation Solution
About the Client
The client is a major Indian multinational pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai. They are among the world’s largest producers of generic medicines and operate multiple manufacturing facilities across India and abroad.
Requirements
The client needed a complete instrumentation turnkey solution for their Solvent Recovery Unit (SRU). Their key objectives included:
- • Maintaining detailed historical data for regulatory needs
- • Ensuring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance at both SCADA and HMI levels
- • Providing all necessary regulatory documentation (DQ, IQ, OQ)
- • Achieving precise control of process parameters for better solvent recovery
- To meet these requirements, the solution needed to deliver highly accurate control across the entire system.
- The project also required a partner with strong knowledge of distillation control and the right field instrumentation to design the complete solution correctly.
The Challenge
The Solution
MIPL collaborated as a cohesive team to design, build, and deploy a fully automated distillation plant system.
Also included:
Also included:
- Customized instrumentation tailored to their specific solvent recovery requirements
- Implementation of Logix controller-based control systems for precise parameter managemen
- Full system validation to achieve US FDA compliance
- Development of customized reports covering regulatory documentation (DQ, IQ,OQ) and plant-specific needs
- Integration of Historian and ViewPoint systems for comprehensive remotemonitoring
Key Outcomes
Improved Safety
Safety interlocks and structured alarm management reduced operational risks and supported safer handling of solvents.
Remote Monitoring & Better Insights
Historian data and viewpoint reports enabled real-time monitoring, reduced the need for on-site interventions, and improved efficiency.
Simplified Compliance
21 CFR Part 11–compliant reports and documentation made regulatory adherence easier and reduced audit-related effort.
Strategic Outcome
Successful completion of this project led to 7 additional SRU projects across different locations, each with multiple distillation units.
Why the Client Chose MIPL
Proven Experience
Over 30 years of experience in automation and control systems with a strong track record of successful projects.
Applications Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of distillation controls and field instruments for proper design of complete solutions.