Freeze Drying (Lyophilization)
Lesson Code: BPU-1113 (PREMIUM LESSON) Describes freeze drying (lyophilization), its use in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, the structure of a freeze dryer and the freeze drying process, including critical parameters, cycle phases, process monitoring and control.
- Category: Biopharma Processes and Equipment
Description
After taking this e-Lesson you will be able to:
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of freeze drying
- Describe the basic structure of a freeze dryer
- Describe the brief history of freeze drying
- Explain how both vacuum and refrigeration are used in freeze drying
- Explain what is meant by freeze drying
- Explain why freeze drying is used in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals
- List and describe the three phases of the freeze drying process
- List and explain the critical freeze drying process parameters that must be monitored and controlled
