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Which term refers to the solids that remain on the filter after the filtration process?
What is the main purpose of filtration in pharmaceutical processing?
What happens during cake filtration?
What defines a permeable medium in the context of filtration?
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Under what condition is the term 'clarification' applied during filtration?
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Which filtration mechanism primarily relies on the size of the particles deposited on the surface of the filter medium?
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Which mechanism of filtration is most effective for larger volumes with low contaminant levels?
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What is the primary purpose of using aseptic filtration in the pharmaceutical process?
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In depth straining, how are particles ultimately trapped in the filter?
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What recent techniques have been adapted to recover colloidal delivery systems from mother liquor?
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Study Notes
Clarification and Filtration
- Clarification removes solids from liquids or separates fluids; applicable to both liquids and gases.
- Achieved through filtration or centrifugation techniques.
- Filtration removes unwanted solid particles from liquids or air; centrifugation separates one fluid from another, collecting solids.
- Filtration defined as passing liquid through a permeable material (filter) to separate particles.
- The result of filtration includes residue (solids retained) and effluent or filtrate (clarified liquid).
- Cake filtration applies when recovering solids from the process.
- Clarification term used when solids in liquid do not exceed 1.0%, making the filtrate the primary product.
Applications of Filtration in Pharmaceuticals
- Enhances appearance of products, providing 'sparkle' or 'brightness'.
- Removes irritants in formulations, such as eye drops and mucosal solutions.
- Recovers solid material from suspensions or slurries, e.g., drugs or excipients post-crystallization.
- Produces water of suitable quality for pharmaceutical use.
- Ensures compliance with sterility specifications through sterile or aseptic filtration.
- Sterilizes solutions and suspensions that cannot endure heat.
- Enables detection of microorganisms by analyzing filtered bacteria.
- Assesses efficacy of preservatives in formulations.
- Emerging techniques include nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration for colloidal systems.
Mechanisms of Filtration
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Surface Straining:
- Larger particles than filter pores remain on the surface while smaller ones pass through.
- Common in bar screens and woven monofilament filters for low contaminant levels.
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Depth Straining:
- Involves trapping particles within thick filter media; particles move along pores until stuck in narrower sections.
- Efficient for removing larger or oddly shaped particles not fitting through smaller pore sizes.
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Explore the essential processes of clarification and filtration. This quiz covers the methods of removing solids from liquids and the distinction between filtration and centrifugation techniques. Test your understanding of these vital separation processes used in various applications.
