Key Points for Pharmaceutical Laboratory Construction - Nanjing Expansion Technology

In the development process of the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical laboratories serve as a core link, and the scientific nature, rationality, and advancement of their construction are crucial. From pharmaceutical companies' quality inspection centers to cutting-edge R&D laboratories and special production workshops for biopharmaceuticals, every link has diverse and stringent requirements for pharmaceutical laboratories. Nanjing Expansion Technology Co., Ltd. , as a high-tech service enterprise specializing in the overall planning, design, installation, and operational support of laboratories, has extensive experience and an outstanding track record in the construction of pharmaceutical laboratories, and is committed to creating safe, efficient, and compliant pharmaceutical laboratories for pharmaceutical companies.
 

Key Points in Pharmaceutical Laboratory Construction

Clearly Defined Design Ideas

The design starting points for pharmaceutical laboratories are diverse, which directly affects whether the pharmaceutical laboratory can meet actual usage needs. Based on the experimental process, it can be divided into different stages such as sample pretreatment, chemical reactions, and product analysis. Each stage corresponds to a specialized experimental area to ensure the continuity and efficiency of experimental operations. This is the basis for the realization of pharmaceutical laboratory functions. According to the research direction, such as chemical synthesis research, pharmacological and efficacy research, and drug preparation research, the equipment configuration and environmental requirements of pharmaceutical laboratories in different research directions differ significantly. Separate planning is needed to allow the pharmaceutical laboratory to better serve specific research. Based on the safety level, pharmaceutical laboratories can be divided into ordinary chemical laboratories, biosafety laboratories, and radioactive laboratories. According to different safety risk levels, corresponding protection and isolation measures are taken, which is the key to ensuring the safe operation of the pharmaceutical laboratory.

In terms of layout planning, pharmaceutical laboratory layouts are diverse, such as L-shaped layouts, U-shaped layouts, and central island layouts. The appropriate layout should be selected based on the functional needs of the pharmaceutical laboratory, site conditions, and experimental operation procedures. It is recommended to arrange closely related experimental areas adjacent to each other according to the logical order of experimental operations, such as placing the sample preparation area next to the analysis and detection area, reducing the risk of contamination and time consumption during sample transfer, and making the operation of the pharmaceutical laboratory more efficient. At the same time, fully consider the flow of people and materials to avoid cross-interference, and set up separate personnel and material passages. This is also an important point to consider in the layout of pharmaceutical laboratories.

Focus on Building and Public Works Design

The definition of building attributes must be clear. For pharmaceutical laboratories, it is crucial to clarify whether they belong to industrial buildings or civil buildings based on their usage. If the pharmaceutical laboratory involves the use of a large number of chemical reagents and has the risk of explosion or fire, it is usually designed according to industrial building standards; while some pharmaceutical laboratories that only conduct routine analysis and testing and have a relatively small impact on the environment can refer to civil building designs, but they must meet the corresponding safety standards. The building design must strictly follow the "Building Design Fire Protection Code," fully considering the storage and use of flammable and explosive chemicals in the pharmaceutical laboratory, reasonably planning fire-prevention zones, evacuation passages, and safety exits, and providing a basic guarantee for the safety of the pharmaceutical laboratory. For projects where old buildings are converted into pharmaceutical laboratories, a comprehensive assessment of the building structure must be conducted to ensure that it can bear the weight of the newly added equipment, such as large centrifuges and reactors.

HVAC system design is a key point in the construction of pharmaceutical laboratories. The ventilation system must meet the requirements of the pharmaceutical laboratory for the number of air changes, promptly exhaust harmful gases, odors, and heat generated during experiments, and protect the health of laboratory personnel. For pharmaceutical laboratory areas with temperature and humidity control requirements, such as cell culture rooms and stability testing rooms, the air conditioning system must have precise temperature and humidity regulation capabilities to ensure that the experimental environment meets the standards. This has an important impact on the accuracy of pharmaceutical experiments. In terms of gas supply design, the gas supply methods for pharmaceutical laboratories can be divided into centralized gas supply and decentralized gas supply. Centralized gas supply is suitable for large pharmaceutical laboratories or parks, and the gas is transported to various usage points through pipelines, with the advantages of stable gas supply and convenient management; decentralized gas supply is for pharmaceutical laboratories with smaller usage and scattered gas usage points, using gas cylinders stored in the cylinder room and delivered to various gas usage points through a distribution manifold. Regardless of the method, the purity and safety of the gas source must be ensured, and necessary gas leak alarm devices must be installed. This is a prerequisite for the safe use of gas in pharmaceutical laboratories. Public works pipelines, including water, electricity, gas, and communication, can be laid under the floor, inside the ceiling, or in pipe galleries. Pipeline design should follow the principles of safety, concealment, and easy maintenance. When crossing different fire-prevention zones, fire-blocking measures should be taken. This is of great significance for the long-term stable operation of pharmaceutical laboratories. For key equipment in pharmaceutical laboratories, such as large instruments and sterilization equipment, separate power circuits should be set up to ensure the stability of the power supply.

Strengthen Fire and Safety Design

Fire evacuation design is crucial for pharmaceutical laboratories. The layout of pharmaceutical laboratories should ensure that fire evacuation passages are unobstructed, and the evacuation distance meets relevant standards. Setting clear evacuation signs and emergency lighting facilities ensures that personnel can evacuate quickly in emergencies. This is a basic requirement for ensuring the safety of personnel in pharmaceutical laboratories. Fire facilities should be reasonably configured. According to the fire risk level of the pharmaceutical laboratory, for pharmaceutical laboratories with a large number of flammable liquids and gases, a gas fire extinguishing system should be used; ordinary pharmaceutical laboratories can be equipped with fire hydrant systems and automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing systems. At the same time, a sufficient number of fire extinguishers should be equipped, and regular maintenance and inspection should be carried out to build a solid defense line for the fire safety of the pharmaceutical laboratory. Safety protection measures should be in place. Emergency shower devices and eyewashers should be installed in the pharmaceutical laboratory to ensure that laboratory personnel can rinse immediately when they come into contact with hazardous chemicals. For biosafety pharmaceutical laboratories, strict measures should be taken according to biosafety level requirements, such as setting up buffer rooms, pass-through windows, and negative pressure ventilation, to prevent the leakage of biological factors. This is the core point of biosafety pharmaceutical laboratory construction.

Advantages of Nanjing Expansion Technology in Pharmaceutical Laboratory Construction

Integration of Advanced Concepts and Rich Experience

Nanjing Expansion Technology Co., Ltd. integrates modern international advanced laboratory design concepts. In the construction of pharmaceutical laboratories, relying on years of professional accumulation in the laboratory field, it continuously absorbs advanced technologies and processes from developed countries and combines them with domestic engineering construction management practices to provide many domestic customers with high-quality overall pharmaceutical laboratory projects and comprehensive technical support. Since its establishment, the company's customers have spread throughout the country, and its marketing and service network covers all economically developed coastal areas. In pharmaceutical laboratory construction projects, it has accumulated a large number of successful cases. From design to construction, every link is strictly controlled to ensure that pharmaceutical laboratory construction meets industry high standards, so that every cooperating pharmaceutical company can have a satisfactory pharmaceutical laboratory.

Comprehensive Service System

The company possesses a complete service system. In the early consultation phase of pharmaceutical laboratory construction, professionals leverage years of accumulated technology and experience, combined with tracking, absorbing, and innovating the latest international technologies, to provide valuable constructive opinions on the customer's pharmaceutical laboratory system configuration, feasibility analysis, and economic benefit analysis. In the pre-sales service phase, when customers are interested in collaborating on pharmaceutical laboratory construction, engineers will conduct in-depth research with customers, propose optimal pharmaceutical laboratory construction plans through overall planning and design and supporting condition surveys, to ensure customer satisfaction. Turnkey projects are provided in the sales service, with a "one-stop" implementation of pharmaceutical laboratory projects that requires minimal customer involvement; experienced project managers coordinate solutions to all challenges during the implementation process. Excellent user training is also provided, with professional, detailed, and patient training enabling users to accurately grasp the characteristics, usage, and daily maintenance of the pharmaceutical laboratory system and related products. After the pharmaceutical laboratory project is completed, professional technicians will organize training for laboratory users. Regular surveys and inspections of the pharmaceutical laboratory system and equipment operation status are conducted to eliminate potential faults, providing effective safeguards for reliable system and product use. A well-trained and experienced after-sales service team, and sufficient spare parts, ensure that pharmaceutical laboratory issues are resolved satisfactorily within 2-24 hours. Warranty services are provided for the pharmaceutical laboratory systems and supporting equipment provided to users, and continuous comprehensive services are provided according to the principle of "lifetime tracking service".

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Adhering to High-Standard Design Principles

In pharmaceutical laboratory design, Nanjing Expansion Technology always adheres to the design principles of health, safety, environmental protection, and applicability, committed to creating high-quality pharmaceutical laboratories. Following ergonomic principles, particularly considering the work habits and body types of Chinese people, the design and layout of the pharmaceutical laboratory are optimized to improve the comfort and efficiency of laboratory personnel. Special designs and treatments are implemented for harmful waste gas and wastewater potentially generated by pharmaceutical laboratory equipment, protecting the health of laboratory personnel and making the pharmaceutical laboratory a safe workplace. The fresh air and exhaust system of the pharmaceutical laboratory is scientifically designed to meet international standards for air exchange rate and wind speed, creating a good environment for experiments. In terms of safety, the equipment, ventilation, and medium systems of the pharmaceutical laboratory are correctly designed, materials are rationally selected, and construction is standardized to ensure timely handling of accidents in emergencies, minimizing safety risks. Emergency situations are fully considered, minimizing factors that endanger life in emergencies, and safety protection measures that meet international standards are selected to safeguard the safety of the pharmaceutical laboratory. In terms of environmental protection, high-quality, environmentally friendly raw materials are consistently selected, with attention paid to dust prevention, noise reduction, and pollution prevention to ensure that the pharmaceutical laboratory wastewater and waste gas meet emission standards and environmental requirements. The design provides customized, personalized pharmaceutical laboratory solutions for customers, effectively meeting current needs while fully considering future development space, allowing the pharmaceutical laboratory to adapt to the needs of industry development.
 

Pharmaceutical laboratory construction is a complex and crucial project related to the innovative development and quality assurance of the pharmaceutical industry. Nanjing Expansion Technology Co., Ltd., with its professional capabilities, rich experience, and comprehensive services, has established a good reputation in the field of pharmaceutical laboratory construction, becoming a trustworthy partner for many pharmaceutical companies and research institutions in building pharmaceutical laboratories. Choosing Nanjing Expansion Technology means choosing high quality and high assurance for pharmaceutical laboratory construction, injecting strong impetus into the development of the pharmaceutical industry, and enabling every pharmaceutical laboratory to play an important role in industry development.