Pharma Polypro Membrane Capsules0 pages
PPM Capsule Filters
Polypropylene Membrane
Solvents
Gases
ulk Pharmaceutical Chemicals Compressed Air
B
Tank Vent Filtration
PPM capsules are manufactured for the needs of the
pharmaceutical industry. Made with inherently hydrophobic
polypropylene membrane, these cartridges are designed for use
in the filtration of non-aqueous liquids, and as compressed gas
and vent filters. Each cartridge module is individually integrity
tested using the water intrusion method before it is released
from manufacture.
O
ptimized for maximum filter life
Designed for final filtration of compressed air and process
gases
V
ent filtration for the protection of tank contents
Final filtration of solvents, alcohols and other nonaqueous liquids
The capsule media surface area, filter core design, pleat
configuration and pleat packing density have been optimized to
provide increased life resulting in lower filtration operating costs.
Specific applications for PPM capsule filters include final filtration
of solvents and alcohols, final filtration of compressed air and
process gas, and sterile vent filtration to prevent contaminants
from reaching critical ingredients in tanks.
PPM Capsule Filters - Filtration Area
Capsule Length
Media
2”
Polypropylene
Membrane
5”
10”
20”
30”
1.0 ft2 (930cm2)
3.0 ft2 (2788cm2)
7.0 ft2 (6503cm2)
14.0 ft2 (13006cm2)
21.0 ft2 (19509cm2)
Flow Rate / Filtration Area
The following table represents typical air and water flow at a one psi (69 mbar) pressure differential across a single 2 inch capsule with
1.0 ft² (930 cm²) of media with 1/2” FNPT ports. The test fluids are water or compressed air at ambient temperature. Higher pressure drops
are acceptable, but as flows increase the pressure drop of the housing becomes more apparent.
Air/Gas Flow Rates
Liquid Flow Rates
μm Rating
0.10 μm
0.22 μm
SCFM
3.0
4.3
μm Rating
0.10 μm
0.22 μm
GPM
0.11
0.39
LPM
0.42
1.48
* For approximate flow rates for 5” through 30” capsules, refer to the appropriate cartridge data sheet
Construction Materials
Maximum Operating Parameters
Housing
Polypropylene
Liquid Operational Pressure
80 psi (5.5 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Filtration Media
Polypropylene Membrane
Gases Operational Pressure
60 psi (4.1 bar) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Media Support
Polypropylene
Operating Temperature
End Caps
Polypropylene
43 °C (110 °F) at 30 psi
(2.1 bar) in water
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
Forward Differential Pressure 50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Reverse Differential Pressure
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Recommended Changeout
Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Pharmaceutical Grade
Applications
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