GE AKTAprocess, Operating Instructions Manual

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Temperature and pressure limits
The table below gives temperature and pressure limits for various types of tubing.
Maximum pres-
sure Fluid temperature Tubing diameter Tubing material
6 bar* 4ºC to 40ºC All Polypropylene
3 bar 40ºC to 60ºC
10 bar* 4ºC to 40ºC 3/8", 1/2" Stainless steel
6 bar* 1"
3 bar 40ºC to 60ºC All
1 bar 60ºC to 80ºC
Footnote
* When a capsule filter is used the maximum pressure is 5 bar.
System volume
The values presented in this table represents approximate hold-up volumes for indicated
sections of the system. Values may vary between individual systems.
System tubing diameter Flow path section
1" 10 mm to 1/2" 6 mm to 3/8"
2250 ml 550 ml 300 ml From the inlets to the column
(Air trap, Filter and Column(s)
bypassed)
590 ml 47 ml 22 ml From the column to the UV cell
350 ml 33 ml 23 ml From the UV cell to the outlets
1800 ml 1200 ml 1200 ml Air trap
2700 ml 450 ml 440 ml Filter housing (empty)
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8 Reference information
8.1 Specifications