Scalability of Sterilizing-Grade Filters in Different Filtration Modes
| Autor: | Hansmann BjÖrn, Handt Sebastian, Loewe Thomas, Dippel Jannik |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Materials science
Fouling Pharmaceutical Science Antibodies Monoclonal Sterilization 02 engineering and technology Mechanics Equipment Design 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology law.invention Volumetric flow rate 020401 chemical engineering Filter (video) law Scalability SCALE-UP Pressure 0204 chemical engineering 0210 nano-technology Throughput (business) Scaling Porosity Filtration |
| Zdroj: | PDA journal of pharmaceutical science and technology. 74(6) |
| ISSN: | 1948-2124 |
| Popis: | Scalability of filter throughput in normal flow filtration runs is an important consideration in the development of biopharmaceutical downstream processes. Depending on the filtration mode used, filter device geometry can significantly affect scalability. In this study, scaling of different PES sterilizing- grade filters was performed in two filtration modes − at constant flow and at constant pressure − using a particulate model solution, as well as a cell-free mAb solution as a representative example. Both filtration methods are compared regarding their practicability as well as their scalability of the final filter throughput and the filtration time. Pressure-dependent filter fouling that occurred with the mAb solution and the model solution showed that using different pressures for small- and process-scale filtration runs could potentially influence the predicted filter capacity. Overall, good scalability of the final filter throughput was determined for filters ranging from small-scale flat disc filters (4.5 cm2) to large pleated filter assemblies (5.4 m2) in filtration runs at constant flow as well as for filter capsules (0.6 m2) of up to 10″ for filtration runs at constant pressure. Moreover, at constant flow, the filtration time can be accurately predicted since it is determined by the adjusted flow rate. However, at constant pressure, potential resistances in process-scale devices can result in lower fluid fluxes and, hence, a longer unpredictable filtration time compared with small-scale filter elements. This paper introduces a novel scaling method performed at constant pressure that compensates for the pressure losses resulting from process-scale device resistances. Improved scalability regarding final filter throughput and filtration time are shown here with this scaling method compared with scaling at constant pressure. Therefore, this study provides information essential in decision-making to achieve optimal scaling within biopharmaceutical process development. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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