College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Biomedical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Biomedical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Biomedical Engineering
Date
3-2020
Primary Advisor
Christopher Heylman, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department
Additional Advisors
Michael Whitt, College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This report investigates the most reasonable, cost efficient, and reliable ways to integrity test a filter made from a permeable silicone membrane for future biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. The goal of the project was to create a fixture that a pharmaceutical company can use to quickly and reliably test the integrity of the filter. A variety of methods are outlined to test the integrity of the filter, after a series of quantitative tests, a single method was established that meet the requirements most thoroughly. The method that was determined to be most effective involves a series of components including a flow meter and pressure regulator to demonstrate the "Flow Meter Test". Following a strict schedule and close communication and mentoring from Dr. Lazzara, a reliable way for medical professionals to test the integrity of the filters was determined and is outlined in this report.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bmedsp/121
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Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Membrane Science Commons, Systems and Integrative Engineering Commons