MODULAR DEVICE FOR FIXEDLY ARRANGING AND INTERCONNECTING INDIVIDUAL SEPARATION UNITS AND/OR FUNCTION UNITS AMONGST ONE ANOTHER

• Main Authors: BECKER, Lukas, MIETH, Florian, HANDT, Sebastian, DIPPEL, Jannik, HEISE, Heino
• Format: Patent
• Language: English; French; German
• Published: 16.08.2023
• Subjects: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIRCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; MEASURING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL; PHYSICS; SEPARATION; TESTING; TRANSPORTING

A modular device for a fixed arrangement and interconnection of individual separation units and/or first functional units for performing one or more unit operations in a biotechnological process. The modular device includes a plurality of distributor caps provided for attachment to the separation units and/or first functional units. The distributor caps each have: a fluid distribution mechanism having a working connection and at least two supply or discharge connections, wherein the fluid distribution mechanism can assume at least two defined switching positions; connection mechanisms for establishing a flow communication between a fluid inlet or outlet of the separation unit or the first functional unit and the working connection of the fluid distribution mechanism; coupling mechanisms for establishing a rigid mechanical coupling and a flow communication with an adjacent distributor cap; and an interface for changing the switching positions of the fluid distribution mechanism.