Clarifiers for blood processing
In blood processing, maintaining sterility and achieving high concentrations of solids are key challenges. Traditional methods often struggle with contamination and inefficiency, leading to substantial product loss and quality compromise. Advanced separation technologies are essential to address these issues efficiently.
Attain higher solids concentration in sterile processing
The GEA hycon clarifier is a specialized solution designed for sterile blood processing in clean room environments. It integrates the benefits of chamber separators and self-cleaning separators to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. By using a fully closed, steam-sterilized system (SIP), it ensures a sterile processing environment. Hermetic isolation of the product-contacting and mechanical sections allows for economical clean room conditions. The process room achieves high surface quality, ensuring the sanitary condition is maintained. GEA’s hycon clarifier also facilitates consistent product quality through its hermetic inlet and gentle draining of the bowl at reduced speeds. This system is capable of maintaining product temperatures within a narrow range of -3 to -6 °C using direct nitrogen cooling, achieving a controlled product temperature with a tolerance of +/- 1°C. This robust system ensures that blood processing can be conducted efficiently and with high yields under various temperature constraints.
Benefits
- Maintains sterile processing environment
- Achieves high concentrations of solids
- Consistent product quality with gentle handling
- Economical operation in clean room conditions
- Precise temperature control with nitrogen cooling