Table I

List of Membrane Filters Used for Scale-up Studies

Membrane MediaFilter ManufacturerFilter FormatsMembrane Area
0.2 μm PES/0.2 μm PVDF147 mm disc in Pall FTK200 filter holder11.1 cm2
1 inch small core LOP cartridge1100 cm2
0.65 μm PES/0.2 μm PES147 mm disc in Pall FTK200 filter holder11.1 cm2
1 inch standard core LOP cartridge650 cm2
0.2 μm PES/0.1 μm PVDF147 mm disc in Pall FTK200 filter holder11.1 cm2
1 inch small-core LOP cartridge950 cm2
0.5 μm PES/0.1μm PES2Disc capsule17 cm2
10 inch fan pleat standard-core cartridge4900 cm2
0.2 μm PES/0.1μm PES3Disc capsule17 cm2
10 inch fan pleat standard-core cartridge6000 cm2