Filtration

Filtration is a key process for removing impurities from water and ensuring high purity levels for pharmaceutical applications. This process involves passing water through specialized filter materials that retain contaminants such as particles, bacteria, viruses, endotoxins, and other unwanted substances.

Types of Filtration Methods in Pharmaceutical Water Treatment:

• Microfiltration: Uses fine-pore filters (0.1 to 10 micrometers) to remove particles and microorganisms.
• Ultrafiltration: Utilizes membranes with even smaller pores (0.001 to 0.1 micrometers) to filter out molecules, proteins, and finer impurities.
• Nanofiltration: Employs membranes with extremely fine pores (0.001 to 0.01 micrometers) to remove dissolved substances, ions, and very small contaminants.
• Reverse Osmosis (RO): Forces water through a semipermeable membrane under high pressure to eliminate nearly all impurities, including dissolved salts and molecules.

The choice of filtration method depends on the specific purity requirements and the quality of the raw water. Filtration plays a critical role in ensuring water quality in pharmaceutical production, helping to maintain the safety and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products.