GE P&W Spiral Wound Membranes - Pharma Elements - Manual

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Pharma Elements
Concentration and Purification of Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The Pharma elements enable the purification and
concentration of high value organic molecules used
in the synthesis of pharmaceutical ingredients.
These elements are used in applications requiring
stringent sanitary procedures.
The Pharma elements feature a patented Durasan*
cage outer wrap, a selection of feed spacers and
polysulfone parts.
The Pharma elements comply with:
•
FDA Regulations relevant sections of 21CFR
• EU Framework 1935/2004/EC
Table 1: Element Specification
Membrane Thin film membrane (TFM*)
Model Average
permeate flow
gpd (m3/day)
Minimum
rejection
PHARMA NF2 3838C30 1,3 1,800 (6.8) 96.0%
PHARMA RO3 3840C301,2 1,650 (6.2)
98.5%
PHARMA RO3 8038C351,2 6,750 (25.5)
98.5%
1 Average salt rejection after 24h operation. Individual flow rate may vary ±25%.
2 Testing conditions: 2,000ppm NaCl solution at 425psi (2,930kPa) operating pres-
sure, 77°F (25°C), pH6.5 and 15% recovery.
3 Testing conditions: 2,000ppm MgSO
4
solution at 110psi (760kPa) operating
pressure, 77 °F (25°C), 15 % recovery.
Model
Spacer
mil (mm)
Active area
ft 2 (m 2 )
Part
number
PHARMA NF2 3838C30 30 (0.76) 78 (7.2) 1232576
PHARMA RO3 3840C30 30 (0.76) 77 (7.2) 1223957
PHARMA RO3 8038C35 35 (0.89) 315 (29.2) 3021475
PHARMA UF1 3840C30 30 (0.76) 80 (7.4) 1207089
Figure 1: Element Dimensions Diagram (Female)
Table 2: Dimensions and Weight
Model 2
Dimensions, inches (cm) Boxed
A B 1 C
Weight
lbs (kg)
PHARMA NF2 3838C30
38.00
(96.5)
0.833
(2.12)
3.79
(9.6)
7
(3.2)
PHARMA RO3 3840C30
38.75
(98.4)
0.833
(2.12)
3.79
(9.6)
7
(3.2)
PHARMA RO3 8038C35
38.0
(96.5)
1.125
(2.86)
7.91
(20.1)
29
(13.2)
PHARMA UF1 3840C30
38.75
(98.4)
0.833
(2.12)
3.79
(9.6)
7
(3.2)
1 Internal diameter.
² These elements are bagged dry before shipping.
Table 3: Operating and CIP parameter
Typical Operating Flux 5-20GFD (8-34 LMH)
Maximum Operating Pressure 600 psi (4,137 kPa)
Maximum Temperature Continuous operation: 122°F (50°C)
Clean-In-Place (CIP): 122°F (50°C)
pH Range Continuous operation: 3.0-10.0,
Clean-In-Place (CIP): 2.0-10.5
Maximum Pressure Drop Over an element: 15psi (103kPa)
Per housing: 60 psi (414 kPa)
Chlorine Tolerance 500+ ppm-hours,
Dechlorination recommended