CLEAN DESIGN STANDARD FOR UTILITY MODULES

This standard provides practices that help assure the module is easy to operate and maintain. In general, they
reflect common sense and good engineering and design practices.
GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES

Eliminate unnecessary parts. Use the minimum number of components to achieve function
Minimize painted surfaces
Use the smoothest, cost justified surface finish
Do not use control systems to compensate for inadequate mechanical design

SAFETY

All equipment fails safe on loss of utilities

Visible lockouts prevent all possible equipment operation
Minimize operator bending, stretching and reaching for routine operation, adjustment and maintenance
Do not use guards inside of guards unless necessary for equipment protection or elimination of
contamination.

CLEANLINESS

Fill and flush all equipment surface crevices

Fill and flush all holes and openings
Minimize the number of angles that are less than or equal to 90 degrees
Radius fill 90 degrees angles
Minimize the total area of equipment contact with floor
Eliminate points of contamination buildup on all equipment-to-floor contact points
Minimize ladders, rails and platforms
Route cable, conduit and piping to permit easy cleaning
Do not use channels for equipment frames
Use round tubing, instead of non-round shapes
Provide a C-I-L standard which maintains the ideal condition with minimum time and effort
Locate equipment subassemblies to prevent spread of contamination
Eliminate all inaccessible areas created by equipment-to-equipment contact
Provide easy-to-clean tools as needed

VISUAL CONTROL/INSPECTION

Provide easy access to all sections of module

Install visible control (label, tag, materials, process range.)
Visually indicate normal operating range on all instrumentation displays
Show the direction of rotation on all drives
Show the direction of travel of all belts/chains
Identify chain or belt model type at point of service
Clearly mark all control devices for intended function
Show flow arrows on all piping and tubing
Ensure internal equipment components can be visually inspected

LUBRICATION

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Ensure lubrication points are easily accessible and clearly identified

Mark lubricant type and quantity at all lubrication points
Minimize the number of lubricants

Modular System Clean Design Standards

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CLEAN DESIGN STANDARD FOR UTILITY MODULES

FASTENING

Minimize the number of fastener types

Show critical fastening torque specifications
Provide anti-loosening fastener measures where required
Thread bolts directly into equipment to minimize the use of bolt-nut pairs

QUALITY

Design equipment settings to be easily established

Assure equipment settings do not change/drift
Make adjustment points visible and lockable

MAINTAINABILITY

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Minimize the number of tools required for maintenance

Minimize the need for special tools
Make covers and guards easy to handle
Enable routine maintenance without equipment disassembly
Provide easy accessibility to all equipment
Minimize space required for access to equipment (width 0.8m)
Ensure the skid base is designed per clean standards (skid structure poured into concrete or structure
lifted up on legs with easy access for cleaning)

Modular System Clean Design Standards

12/19/2014