Process Specific Filter Validation

  • Bacteria Challenge Testing

  • Bacteria Viability Challenge

  • Absorption Testing

  • Extractable Testing – Volatile & Non-Volatile

  • Chemical Compatibility Challenge

  • Product Specific Integrity Test Values (ITV) Determination

Filterability Trials & Materials Selection

  • Suitability of filtration method

  • Method feasibility studies

  • Materials Suitability

  • Filtering Ability

  • Filtration Feasibility Studies

  • Cost of Filtration Analysis

  • Chemical Compatibility Studies

  • Extractable Studies

  • Adsorption Studies

  • Bio-burden Reduction Studies

Scale-up and scalability studies

  • Constant Flow Method for Membrane Media

  • Constant Pressure Method for Depth Media

  • Lab Scale analysis with actual products

  • Recommendations for Pilot or Production Scale

  • Pilot Scale Studies / Verification of Lab Scale

  • On Site Production Scale Analysis and fine tuning

Filter Failure Analysis

  • Contaminant Analysis

  • Particle Size Analysis

  • Microscope / Visual Analysis

  • Bio burden determination (Qualitative & Quantitative)

  • Reverse Bubble Point Analysis

  • Filter Integrity Testing

  • Flow Analysis

  • Major Parameter Check – Flow, Pressure, Differential Pressure & Temperature

Filter Performance Studies

  • Efficiency Studies

  • Lifespan Analysis

  • Particle Distribution Analysis

  • Comparative Studies

  • Qualifying filters’ specifications – Autoclave Cycle, Max Pressure, Flow, Temperature, Differential Pressure etc.

Fluid Analysis

  • Water quality analysis

  • Silt Density Index

  • Turbidity

  • Conductivity, pH, TOC measurements

  • Flow-rate Measurement

  • Particle Distribution Analysis

  • Micro-Organism analysis (Quantification and Identification)

  • Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Surface Tension measurements

  • Contaminant Analysis

Calibration Services

  • Filter Integrity testers

  • Laboratory Water Systems

  • Sterility tester

  • Other instruments sold by Clariance