HVAC Systems in Pharmaceutical Industry – Part 1

About the Course

This eLearning course provides an essential understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It covers system design, air classifications, pressure differentials, filtration, and temperature/humidity control—all critical for maintaining cleanroom standards and GMP compliance. The course is designed for engineering, quality, and production personnel involved in facility design, maintenance, or compliance assurance.

Content

Introduction to HVAC Systems in Pharmaceutical Industry

• Cleanrooms in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Cleanrooms, definition and usage
  • HVAC System, its role and functioning
  • HVAC in Pharma
• Introduction to Pharmaceutical HVAC System
  • Conditioned and unconditioned spaces
  • Contamination and Cross Contamination
  • Standards and Guidelines
• HVAC Design & Control
  • Basic Design
  • Components of HVAC
  • Types of HVAC systems
  • Recirculated HVAC; Exhaust/Extraction HVAC
  • Inside an AHU
  • Filters in HVAC – Primary, Secondary, and HEPA Filters; Location
  • Building Management System – automation & control
• Cleanrooms
  • Applications
  • Cleanroom Classification A, B, C
  • ISO on Cleanroom Classification
  • Cleanroom Pressurization
  • Air locks and Types

Summary and Conclusion: Importance of HVAC Systems in Pharma Industry

Final Evaluation: 3 attempts to achieve 70% in the evaluation.