Reliable scale-up
New microfiltration pilot plant spans all filtration technologies

A new microfiltration pilot plant provides accurate test results, with reliable scale-up to full production, for applications throughout pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

The Model ‘R’ microfiltration pilot plant from GEA Filtration can perform pilot studies on the full range of filtration technologies (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis) and can use all types of membrane – polymer, ceramic, stainless steel and hollow fibre.
The pilot plant produces accurate results that are replicated during full production. To achieve this GEA has taken great care in the plant’s design. All the plant’s components and instruments have been carefully chosen to provide maximum safety and accuracy. The product feed uses frequency-controlled, positive displacement pumps to minimize product damage, limit the addition of heat and maintain correct operating pressures despite variable speed/flow rates. All sample points are of the rubber plug type allowing samples to be extracted using sterilized syringes.

Fully automatic thanks to PLC control
PLC control makes it fully automatic requiring only a single operator for initial set up. The PLC then controls base line pressure, circulation flow, permeate and retentate, and operating temperatures. Mag flow measurement provides accuracy and helps secure the correct parameters for pilot testing. All data can be recorded automatically by the system.
The plant is supplied on a wheeled skid for easy positioning ready to plug into an electrical outlet. It is designed for continuous operation and automatic CIP (Cleaning in
Place).
The pilot plant is one of a wide range of GEA Filtration pilot plants available at application centers in the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Type ‘R’ – XP, for example tests compounds using non-water solvent systems with potentially explosive characteristics. Each pilot plant is individually designed for optimum performance in a wide range of membrane filtration applications.