The CQV Process
Equipment & Facility CQV Lifecycle Planning Simplified
Commissioning
Commissioning refers to the process of verifying that all systems and components within a facility or equipment are designed, installed, and tested in accordance with the approved design specifications. This process ensures that the equipment is built and installed correctly and that all necessary components are present and functioning as intended.
Qualification
This step aims to prove that the equipment and systems perform consistently as expected under both simulated and actual operating conditions. This is typically achieved through three phases: Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). IQ ensures that the equipment is correctly installed, OQ verifies that the equipment operates within the specified parameters, and PQ confirms that the equipment consistently produces the desired results.
Validation
Validation refers to the process of establishing documented evidence that a process, equipment, or system consistently delivers a product that meets predetermined quality standards and specifications. This process involves gathering and analyzing data to demonstrate that the product consistently meets the predetermined quality attributes.
