Pilot Freeze Dryer BFD-10

BFD-10 Pilot Freeze Dryer

Lab R&D and Scale up Freeze Dryer

The BFD-10 pilot freeze dryer delivers outstanding performance to support laboratory advanced research and small trial production, prepare technology transfer to commercial. It offers up to 1.26m2 shelf area and has a 50L ice condenser.

Vikumer’s BFD-10 combines many of the features of large freeze dry systems and is constructed in a small console system. Fully assembled for plug and play, and it can be customized as per needs.

Key Features and Benefits

01.

Self-Contained

Freestanding console system with casters and height adjustable feet.

02.

Plug and Play

Fully assembled and strictly quality and performance test before shipment.

03.

Multipurpose

Drying recipe development, process optimization, small batch trials.

04.

Advanced Performance

Similar technical features and system performance to the industrial units.

05.

Flexible Configuration

A wide range of accessories can be equipped to satisfy any freeze drying applications.

06.

S/S Fabricated

S/S product chamber, shelves, trays, condenser and pipelines.

07.

PLC Based Controller

Interface with user friendly touch screen HMI, reliable and easy to use.

08.

Up to 1.26m2 Shelf area

User can select up to 8+1 shelves, total 1.26m2 shelf area.

09.

50L Condenser Capacity

Ice condenser volume 50L, capable of condensing up to 15Kg of vapor in 24hrs.

10.

2-Chamber System

External ice condenser, large capacity and minimum impact to shelves temperature uniformity.

11.

Fluid-Based Shelves

High efficiency (heating rate >1C/Min) and high temperature uniformity (variance <+/-1C).

12.

Shelf Spacing

Optional from 570mm (1+1 shelf config.) to 56mm (8+1 shelf config.) fit various product form or vial type.

Technical Specifications

Model BFD-10
Condenser Volume 50L
Condenser Performance 15Kgs/24Hrs
Shelf Size W/350*D/450mm
Install Size W/1350*D/980*H/1950mm
Clean Room Version W/800*D/2300*H/2450mm
Weight 750Kgs~950Kgs as per configuration
Power Install 8.5Kw
Voltage 380V/50Hz/3P
Model BFD-10
Shelf Temperature Control Range -50C ~ +70C
Lowest Shelf Temperature -55C
Shelf Temperature Control Accuracy <+/-1C
Shelf Cooling Rate +20C to -40C < 90Min
Shelf Heating Rate -40C to +20C <60Min
Condenser Cooling Rate +20 to -40C <15Min
Condenser Lowest <-85C
Vacuumize ATM ~ 133Pa <30Min
Vacuum Final <1Pa
No. of Shelves 3 4 5 6 7 8
Shelf Area 0.47m2 0.63m2 0.78m2 0.94m2 1.1m2 1.26m2
Shelf Spacing 176mm 128mm 99mm 80mm 66mm 56mm
No. of Shelves 3 4 5 6 7 8
Shelf Area 0.47m2 0.63m2 0.78m2 0.94m2 1.1m2 1.26m2
Shelf Spacing 176mm 128mm 99mm 80mm 66mm 56mm
2R 1908 2544 3180 3816 4452 5088
6R 957 1276 1595 1914 2233
10R 810 1080 1350 1620 1890
20R 504 672 840 1008
30R 504 672 840
50H 231 308 385
100H 162 216

Basic Configuration and Add-ons

  • All-in-one design.
  • All sub-systems are contructed in a powder coated steel cabinet, with casters and height adjustable feet.
  • All sides panels can be opened for maintaining.
  • Rectangular drying chamber with PUF insulation layer.
  • S/S304 fabricated, inner wall fine polish Ra<0.8um.
  • DN32 validation port.
  • Double hinged, acrylic chamber door with D-form, lubricate-free silicone rubber gasket.
  • S/S304 fabricated heating-plates.
  • Sandwich structure, fluid circulates inside for product heating and chilling.
  • All heating-plates both surface polished Ra<0.6um.
  • All heating-plates surface flatness <0.5mm/m.
  • S/S304 fabricated, horizontal cylindrical ice condenser.
  • Condenser cooled by refrigerant direct expansion.
  • Auto defrost by surrounded electric heating rods.
  • Manually water drain valve.
  • DN32 validation port.
  • Cascade compressor system, air cooling method.
  • Oversized compressors for stable performance.
  • Heat transfer fluid based system for shelves/products heating and cooling.
  • S/S304 plate heat exchanger.
  • Canned type fluid circulates pump.
  • Multi-element type heating bar, PID control.
  • 2-stage oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pump inbuilt.
  • Chamber pressure auto regulate kit attached.
  • Manually vacuum release valve.
  • PT-100 temperature sensors for fluid, shelf, product and condenser.
  • Pirani type vacuum gauge.
  • PLC based control system.
  • Touch screen HMI with Lyo-pilot interface.
  • Clean room configuration.
  • Vials closing under vacuum environment.
  • S/S316L material.
  • Solvent package.
  • Inert gas backfill.
  • Condenser & chamber isolate valve.
  • Scroll vacuum pump.
  • Capacitive vacuum gauge.
  • Eutectic point detector.
  • PC control software.
  • Water cooled compressor system.
  • Reciprocating compressor.
  • CIP.

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