Conference Dates
September 23-26, 2018
Abstract
The elimination of high temperature and high pressure sterilization processes by the advent of Single-Use-Systems (SUS) opens up a new era for the glass electrode based pH sensor. Without the requirement for pretreatment of a pH glass electrode under high temperature and pressure, the classic pH sensing technology delivers a more reliable, more rugged, and more accurate pH measurement. However, the innovative and unique SUS practice also posts new challenges, such as the long shelf-life requirement and the limitation of access to the sensor for calibration once on site,.
At Broadley-James Corporation, a new manufacturing technology has been developed to allow a coplanar pH glass electrode design. This innovative sensor design will allow the sensing surface to transfer from a storage/calibration position to a measurement position while maintaining a fully closed and sterile system status. A single use pH sensor based on this design exhibits features such as shelf life up to 2 years post gamma, on site calibration capability, post use validation capability, and 2 – 12 pH range coverage. This poster will present a coplanar tubular glass electrode design for upstream (bag) installation, as well as a coplanar flat glass electrode design for downstream (flow path) installation. Sensor accuracy verification, design details, and preliminary test results will also be presented.
Recommended Citation
CD Feng and Robert Garrahy, "Single-Use pH sensor via a coplanar pH glass electrode design" in "Single-Use Technologies III: Scientific and Technological Advancements", Weibing Ding, Amgen Martina Micheletti, University College London Robert Repetto, Pfizer Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2018). https://dc.engconfintl.org/sut_iii/27