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4. Allow a volume equivalent to about 2 hold-up volumes to flow from the permeate
to waste. If necessary, partially close the retentate valve to increase permeate
flow rate.
5.6.3
Recirculate Storage Solution
Figure 33
System Setup for Recirculating Storage Solution
Procedure
1. Open the retentate valve. Leave permeate valve partially open.
2. Adjust the pump speed to maintain a feed pressure of 1 to 2 barg (15 to 30 psig)
for UF membranes.
3. Adjust permeate valve so that the permeate flow rate is 5 to 10% of feed flow rate
within the specified pressure range.
4. Run for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Stop the pump.
5.6.4
Cassette Storage
Procedure for Storage in the Holder
1. Close the feed, retentate, and permeate valves. (The holder and cassettes remain
flooded with storage agent.)
2. Reduce the torque or hydraulic pressure on the holder by 25%.
3. Check that there are no external leaks from around the cassettes.
4. Increase the torque or hydraulic pressure slightly if it is necessary to stop a leak.
Procedure for Storage out of Holder
1. Place the cassette into a plastic bag and seal. Use a separate bag for each
cassette. A small amount of storage agent may be added to the bag.
2. Place the bag with the cassette into a plastic container with a lid.
Retentate
Permeate
Feed
Tank
Feed
Pump
Rp
Pp
Fp