TSK-001007 · Vendor laboratory method
Filtration Supplier Tested Dilute Sodium-Hydroxide Neutralization of Residual Acetic Acid at Laboratory Scale; the Study Found No Identified Crystal-Like Particulate and Recommended Production Validation
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Roles & Contributions
Filtration Supplier
Vendor Laboratory Testing
Vendor Contribution
Authored and performed the laboratory neutralization and cleanability study and recommended production validation.
Case Context
Ceramic Filter CIP Interface Engineering ↗Project Context
PRJ-A-010 · Ceramic Crossflow Filter System + Ion Exchange Trial ↗Capabilities
- Translate Bench Observations into Validation DecisionsRecorded application
Why these connect
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Measures & Operating Context
| Measure | Value | Type & meaning | Attribution & operating context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetic Acid Sample Volume | 100 mL | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Acid sample — Acetic acid sample volume — Acid sample |
| Acetic Acid Concentration | 20 % | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Acid sample — Acetic acid concentration — Acid sample |
| Sodium Hydroxide Volume | 660 mL | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Neutralizing solution — Sodium hydroxide volume — Neutralizing solution |
| Sodium Hydroxide Concentration | 2 % | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Neutralizing solution — Sodium hydroxide concentration — Neutralizing solution |
| Reagent Dosing Rate | 60 mL/min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Neutralization — Reagent dosing rate — Neutralization |
| Temperature Increase | 3 °F | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Neutralization — Approximately 3°F temperature increase, reported with ±1°F in the filtration supplier report, within one minute of dosing; membrane tolerance remained to be validated. |
| Total Suspended Solids | 106 mg/L | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Before neutralization — Total suspended solids — Before neutralization |
| Total Suspended Solids | 108 mg/L | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation After neutralization — Total suspended solids — After neutralization |
| pH | 7 to 8 pH units | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation After neutralization — pH — After neutralization |
| Initial Laboratory Temperature | 77 °F | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Before dosing — Reported 77°F ±1°F ambient/starting temperature |
| Laboratory Temperature After Dosing | 80 °F | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation After first minute of dosing — Reported 80°F ±1°F; remained near this value for most dosing duration |
| Time to Reported Temperature Increase | 1 min | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Neutralization — Time to reported temperature increase |
| pH | 3 to 4 pH units | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation Before neutralization — pH |
| SEM Image Magnification | 3,900 x | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory method setting | Applies to: Filtration supplier tested dilute sodium-hydroxide neutralization of residual acetic acid at laboratory scale; the study found no identified crystal-like particulate and recommended production validation membrane filter N66 NA disc examination — SEM image magnification |
All Portfolio Connections
All portfolio connections (6)
- Pilots, Trials, and Production-Scale Evaluation — Application Review Review artifact
- Translate Bench Observations into Validation Decisions Recorded application
- Filtration Supplier Tested Dilute Sodium-Hydroxide Neutralization of Residual Acetic Acid at Laboratory Scale; the Study Found No Identified Crystal-Like Particulate and Recommended Production Validation ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Ceramic Filter CIP Interface Engineering Existing portfolio connection
- Ceramic Filter CIP Interface Engineering Existing portfolio connection
- Ceramic Crossflow Filter System + Ion Exchange Trial Existing portfolio connection
Project Ownership and Delivery Context
Owned the full project lifecycle: capital planning and prioritization, need definition, feasibility and scope development, engineering and AFE justification, procurement and vendor coordination, construction sequencing and field oversight, commissioning, turnover, and post-startup support. Connected operating requirements with technical scope, funding decisions, execution readiness, and the needs of operations and maintenance.
Compared filtration options against demand and lifecycle requirements, integrated CIP and instrumentation with dedicated electrical feeds, and developed clean-water-flux tracking and maintenance follow-up. Ion-exchange testing extended the investigation into product clarity and quality, while modular expansion planning connected the equipment choice with future operating demand.
Related Analysis and Application Artifacts
- Pilots, Trials, and Production-Scale Evaluation — Application ReviewCapability application review
