Pharmaceuticals
Pre-filtration for pharmaceutical and healthcare water systems where particulate control helps protect downstream treatment equipment.
When dealing with Pharmaceuticals, there are many water quality issues that must be addressed through filtration.
- Pharmaceutical facilities often rely on multi-stage water treatment systems with sensitive downstream equipment.
- Suspended solids can foul pre-treatment equipment, membranes, heat exchangers, and utility water systems.
- Maintenance events must be controlled to support clean and reliable operations.
Conditions, Contaminants, and Considerations
Water sources may vary, but the primary water sources for Pharmaceuticals filtration are:
- Intake water
- Utility water
- Process support water
- Cooling water
In this application, water is usually filtered within the 50-300 micron range to remove contaminants like:
- Fine particulates
- Scale
- Sediment
- Corrosion products
Due to these constraints, certain design considerations must be made to accommodate variables that can interfere with the filtration process. Factors such as Water quality requirements, Pre-treatment design, Micron rating, Sanitation protocols, Flow rate, and Material compatibility must be accounted for to ensure reliable and efficient water filtration.
Benefits
Filtering the water before industrial or commercial use:
- Protects downstream water treatment and utility equipment.
- Reduces larger particulate load before finer filtration stages.
- Supports automatic cleaning without frequent manual intervention.
Relevant FAQs
Does the filter waste a lot of water while cleaning itself?
No, because of how quickly the filter cleans itself. Typical backwash water volume is as little as 10 gallons.
