Filter-supporting unit and apparatus with the filter-supporting
The modular filtration apparatus with integrated flowpaths addresses the issues of high hold-up volumes and complex assembly in conventional systems by enabling direct assembly and accurate pressure measurement, enhancing the evaluation of filtration member performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CYTIVA US LLC
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Conventional filtration test apparatuses suffer from high hold-up volumes due to tubing connections between filtration member clamps, leading to inaccurate pressure data, complex assembly, and limited ability to measure pressure at different locations along the flowpath.
A modular apparatus comprising an upstream unit, intermediate units, and a downstream unit, which support filtration members with integrated flowpaths, eliminating the need for auxiliary tubing and allowing direct assembly of filtration members in series.
The apparatus provides accurate pressure measurements and simplifies assembly, reducing hold-up volumes and enabling efficient evaluation of filtration member performance, thus accurately representing manufacturing-scale conditions.
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