The Model M Pharma Membrane Filtration Plant

The Model M Pharma membrane filtration plant is a highly flexible laboratory scale system for pharmaceutical and biotechnology cGMP processing and application development.

System design

• Hygienic and aseptic GMP design, CIP and SIP'able
• Fully drainable
• Micro- and ultra-filtration facilities
• Optional validation documentation for pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications
• Optional in a high pressure version
• Optional in explosion proof execution

Membrane design, explore the available membrane configurations to find the most suitable solution to each of your process requirements:

• Tubular ceramic
• Tubular stainless steel
• Spiral-wound polymer
• Hollow fiber polymer

The system will be delivered with all components required for quick installation and ease of operation, including an operating manual.

GEA Filtration Model M Pharma pilot plant for cGMP processing and for tubular ceramic, tubular stainless steel, spiral-wound polymer, and hollow fiber polymer membrane screening and feasibility testing.

The unique features of the system include:

• Simple modular design for effective and efficient feasibility testing
• Flexible design for membrane screening across a full range of membrane formats
• Compact design for testing of very small product volumes
• Suitable for aqueous and non aqueous feeds

Standard Features

• One lab size spiral wound membrane housing, 1.8" x 12"
• One lab size ceramic membrane housing, 0.75" x 10"
• Inlet and outlet pressure gauges Manual flow control valves
• Feed pump, 0.75 kW, with variable speed control
• Temperature transmitter
• Flow transmitters
• 35 l balance tank, jacketed for cooling or heating (-10 - +130°C in the jacket; max. operating temp. 100°C) with electronic level transmitter
• The balance tank is a closed vessel with a max operating pressure of 4 bar.
• The 2.9 l jacket is also rated for 4 bar pressure
• Built into a cabinet, wheel mounted
• CIP and SIP'able
• Fully drainable
• Internal surface 0.8 Ra
• All 316L stainless steel

Optional

• Stainless steel or hollow fiber membranes
• High pressure operation (NF / RO)
• Explosion proof execution according to EU EX Directive 94/9EC and according to the US NEC Class 1, Division I, Group C and D hazardous area construction standards
• Automated control system

Operating Conditions

• Pressure up to 4 bar
• Temperature up to 100°C
• Flow up to 960 l/h water at 1 bar

Utility Requirements

• Foot print 1.1 m x 0.9 m
• Power 380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz
• Cooling water 130 l/h, 15° C
• CIP water 1000 l/h
• Seal water 1/8" Union
• Drain ø38 clamp

Shipping Dimensions

• Height 232 cm
• Width 115 cm
• Length 180 cm

GEA Filtration is part of GEA, an international process engineering leader in the life sciences industry with more than 150 companies operating worldwide. As a team member with other technology leaders within the group, GEA Filtration is uniquely positioned to provide both customized membrane filtration plants as well as complete process lines specifically tailored to each customer's individual needs and requirements.

GEA Filtration is world renowned for its design of the most advanced cross-flow membrane filtration systems available, namely Reverse Osmosis (RO), Nanofiltration (NF), Ultrafiltration (UF) and Microfiltration (MF). We also offer a wide range of system configurations and membrane types to provide the customer with the most technically proficient and cost effective solution for each application.