Downstream Processing: Centrifugation

Lesson Code: BPU-1103 (PREMIUM LESSON) Describes what centrifugation is and the stages of biopharmaceutical downstream processing where it can be used. Primary cell separation using a Disk Stack Centrifuge, and final purification using Ultracentrifugation are explained both in terms of equipment and process.

  • Category: Biopharma Processes and Equipment

Description

After taking this e-Lesson, you will be able to:

- Describe the structure, operating principles and applications of a disk stack centrifuge

- Describe the structure, operating principles and applications of an ultracentrifuge

- Explain the principle of centrifugation

- Explain why cleaning and sanitization of centrifuges is so critical

- Explain why purification is critical in biopharmaceutical manufacturing



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EU_Bioprocessing Product Sheet.pdf

USA:

US_Bioprocessing Product Sheet.pdf