FAQs

Unlike other integrated bio-decontamination systems which generate hydrogen peroxide vapor remotely and distribute it into rooms via HVAC ducting or rigid pipework, the Bioquell Qlear system distributes the hydrogen peroxide from a remote station through liquid tubes and the vapor is generated locally from vaporizer units that are permanently located within each target room. This simplifies installation, increases the repeatability of the bio-decontamination process, and helps reduce cycle times.

Nominally, each system can bio-decontaminate 1,000^m3 of space. The number of rooms will depend on the size of the rooms, but if required, multiple vaporizer units can be installed into larger rooms to achieve a uniform and repeatable bio-decontamination process.

The Bioquell Qlear™ system is completely configurable with each system allowing for up to 8 separate programs or zones, meaning it is possible to bio-decontaminate rooms and material airlocks individually as required, or as an entire suite.

Each zone is equipped with an in-room warning panel with a key switch that the operator must physically turn when going into the room to check that it is empty of personnel. The bio-decontamination cycle will not start unless the key switch for the specific zone selected has been activated.

The tubing is made from a material that is resistant to peroxide. Ecolab also advise to have a protective conduit around the tubing to avoid any mechanical damage. The Bioquell Qlear™ system can also detect the presence of liquid at each vaporizer.

The liquid station, control panel and vaporizers simply require a standard 230/120V power supply. Additionally, each vaporizer requires a standard RJ-45 cable to connect to the control panel, as well as a liquid tube connected to the liquid station.

Ecolab’s project management team will work seamlessly with the contractors responsible for building the facility where the Bioquell Qlear system is being installed to ensure that each party understands what they are responsible for. In general, the contractor will install all cabling and tubing and install the outer casings of each system component. Ecolab will then place make the final connections before commencing with commissioning and validation activities.

Yes. The Bioquell Qlear integrated bio-decontamination system is designed to support GMP requirements by providing controlled, repeatable, and validated 6-log sporicidal kill on exposed surfaces. Bio-Decontamination systems are commonly installed in aseptic processing areas (including RABS), material airlocks, and cleanroom suites to support contamination control strategies.

The Bioquell Qlear integrated system is well suited for aseptic and sterile manufacturing environments because it delivers consistent, room-specific bio-decontamination without reliance on portable equipment which can be prone to human error if set up incorrectly. Integrating bio-decontamination equipment within the fabric of the cleanroom helps maintain cleanroom integrity and supports contamination control in critical environments.

By providing automated, documented, and repeatable bio-decontamination cycles, the Bioquell Qlear integrated system forms a key part of a facility’s contamination control strategy, particularly to address the need for a routine sporicidal disinfection. It supports routine, event-driven, and campaign-based bio-decontamination while reducing variability associated with manual disinfection processes.

Validation typically includes installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) to ensure that the system is operating as designed. This is followed by gassing cycle development to establish which parameters are required to achieve a repeatable 6-log sporicidal kill, followed by performance qualification (PQ) to confirm that the developed cycle is robust. The system is then validated for routine use. Integrated bio-decontamination systems support validation by eliminating manual equipment setup and consistent vapor distribution, simplifying ongoing requalification.