Pharmaceutical Filtration Process
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What is the primary objective of cake filtration in pharmaceutical processes?

  • Suspension stabilization
  • Liquid clarification
  • Solid recovery (correct)
  • Slurry formation

What type of pharmaceutical process is cake filtration an essential part of?

  • Industrial pharmacy (correct)
  • Vaccine development
  • Biotechnology
  • Cosmetic manufacturing

What is the primary application of cake filtration in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

  • Modification of particle size distribution
  • Separation of APIs from excipients
  • Removal of impurities from pharmaceutical products
  • Purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (correct)

What is the primary consideration in selecting filter aids in pharmaceutical operations?

<p>Quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of cake filtration in pharmaceutical processing?

<p>Enhanced product purity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cake filtration in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

<p>To recover solids from a mixture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trade-off for favouring fine grades of filter aids in pharmaceutical operations?

<p>Lower flow rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical goal of selecting filter aids in industrial operations?

<p>Achieving acceptable filtrate at the highest flow rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fine grades of filter aids?

<p>Low flow rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference in filter aid selection between pharmaceutical and industrial operations?

<p>Quality considerations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an industrial pharmacist in the context of filtration?

<p>To achieve a balance between filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between slurry characteristics and equipment capabilities in filtration?

<p>There is a delicate balance between slurry characteristics and equipment capabilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider quality specifications in filtration?

<p>To ensure the final product meets regulatory standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an industrial pharmacist fails to balance filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications?

<p>The final product may not meet quality specifications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an industrial pharmacist in the context of filtration, beyond achieving a balance between filter media, equipment capabilities, and quality specifications?

<p>To ensure the final product meets quality specifications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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