P Pack T3 Pre-Purification Cartridge
| Brand | Deepflow |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | CYR0G000T3 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The P Pack T3 Pre-Purification Cartridge is a high-integrity, single-use consumable engineered for integration into ultra-pure water (UPW) generation systems. Designed for use in the first stage of multi-tiered purification architectures, this cartridge performs critical pre-treatment by removing particulates, colloidal matter, residual chlorine, organic contaminants, and trace metal ions from municipal or primary purified feed water. Its core function is to protect downstream polishing modules—such as mixed-bed ion exchange resins, ultrafiltration membranes, and UV oxidation units—from premature fouling and capacity loss. The cartridge operates on a dual-mechanism principle: depth filtration via graded polypropylene melt-blown media, combined with catalytic dechlorination and adsorptive removal using impregnated activated carbon and chelating polymer beads. This ensures consistent inlet water quality meeting ASTM D1193 Type I specifications prior to final polishing.
Key Features
- Robust multi-layer media architecture: 5-μm outer pre-filter layer, 1-μm inner depth filter, and a central composite bed containing coconut-shell-based activated carbon and immobilized EDTA-functionalized polymer granules.
- High flow integrity: Rated for continuous operation at 2–8 L/min with ≤0.8 bar pressure drop at nominal flow, validated per ISO 4021 for particulate shedding.
- Low extractables profile: Extractables testing performed per USP , with total organic carbon (TOC) leachables <5 ppb after 24 h equilibration in UPW at 25 °C.
- Integrated RFID tag (ISO 15693 compliant): Stores batch number, manufacturing date, sterilization validation data (gamma irradiated at 25 kGy), and expiration timestamp; readable by compatible UPW system controllers.
- Sanitary quick-connect housing: FDA-compliant EPDM gasket and 1/4″ push-to-connect fittings conforming to ASME BPE-2022 surface finish standards (Ra ≤ 0.4 μm).
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The P Pack T3 is validated for use with feed waters having conductivity ≤500 μS/cm, TOC ≤2 ppm, and free chlorine ≤2 mg/L. It is not intended for direct use with seawater, brackish water, or wastewater streams. Regulatory compliance includes adherence to ISO 14644-1 Class 5 cleanroom assembly protocols, CE marking under EU Directive 2014/68/EU (PED Annex II Group 1), and conformity with China’s YY/T 1272–2015 standard for medical-grade water purification components. Batch-specific certificates of analysis (CoA) and conformance (CoC) are supplied with each unit, including endotoxin testing (<0.03 EU/mL) per USP .
Software & Data Management
When deployed within Deepflow-branded ultra-pure water systems (e.g., UPW-3000 series), the embedded RFID enables automatic usage tracking, predictive cartridge life estimation based on cumulative flow and inlet water quality logs, and audit-ready digital records aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. System firmware supports GLP/GMP-compliant electronic signatures, time-stamped event logging (including installation, replacement, and alarm triggers), and export of raw operational data in CSV or XML format for LIMS integration.
Applications
- Pre-purification stage in pharmaceutical water-for-injection (WFI) and purified water (PW) generation loops compliant with EU GMP Annex 1 and USP .
- Feed protection for semiconductor fab UPW distribution networks requiring particle counts <1 particle/mL @ ≥0.1 μm (per SEMI F63).
- Front-end conditioning in analytical laboratory water systems serving LC-MS, ICP-MS, and trace elemental analysis workflows.
- Buffer preparation support in bioprocessing facilities where low-metal and low-organics feed water is essential for chromatography column longevity.
FAQ
What is the recommended service life under typical lab conditions?
Under continuous operation at 4 L/min with municipal feed water (conductivity ~200 μS/cm, TOC ~0.8 ppm), the nominal service life is 6–8 weeks; actual duration is dynamically calculated by system firmware using real-time flow and inlet quality inputs.
Can the P Pack T3 be sterilized in-place (SIP)?
No. The cartridge is gamma-irradiated pre-sterilized and intended for single-use only. SIP or autoclaving will degrade the activated carbon and polymer media, compromising performance and introducing extractables.
Is it compatible with ozone-treated feed water?
Yes—validated for ozone concentrations up to 0.1 ppm residual; higher levels may accelerate carbon bed oxidation and reduce dechlorination efficiency.
Does it remove silica or boron?
No. Silica and boron removal requires downstream ion exchange or electrodeionization stages; the P Pack T3 targets organics, particles, chlorine, and transition metals only.
How is end-of-life determined?
System logic monitors cumulative flow, pressure differential (>1.2 bar indicates clogging), and inlet TOC spikes; visual indicator windows on the housing also display color-change resin saturation markers.
