Bulk Density Apparatus Operational SOP

1.0  OBJECTIVE:

To lay down the operating procedure of Bulk density apparatus.

2.0  SCOPE:

This shall be applicable to the density apparatus of Quality Control Instrument Laboratory.

3.0  RESPONSIBILITY:

3.1  Technical Assistant/ Helper.

3.2  Q.C Analyst.

4.0  ACCOUNTABILITY:

4.1  Manager-Quality Control.

5.0  MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

5.1  Bulk density apparatus.

6.0  PROCEDURE:

6.1  Ensure that the instrument is clean. Follow the SOP.

6.2  Connect the plug to the main switch and switch ON the mains. Home screen will be displayed.

6.3  Select “Method” and “Mode” by using Enter and Increment key.

6.4  Set initial taps and final taps in the “User mode” by using Enter and Increment key.

6.5  Enter Batch No., sample weight and unsettled volume.

6.6  Fill the measuring cylinder with weighed quantity of powder to be tested.

6.7  Place the cylinder by opening the Aluminium metal cap and retighten it. Enter to start the strokes.

6.8  Strokes shall continue till the set value is attained, which shall be displayed on the digital display.

6.9  After the machine stops, observe the stacking capacity of the powder in the measuring cylinder.

7.0  REVISION LOG:

Revision No.	Effective Date	Reason
00		New SOP

8.0  REFERENCES:

8.1  Not Applicable.

9.0  ANNEXURES:

9.1  Not Applicable.

10.0    ABBREVIATIONS:

Abbreviation	Expanded Form
SOP	Standard operating procedure
&	And
No.	Number
Ltd.	Limited
Q.C	Quality control
QCEO	Quality control equipment operation
F	Format