Developing a framework to model the primary drying step of a continuous freeze-drying process based on infrared radiation
Contributor(s):: Van Bockstal, Pieter-Jan, Corver, Jos, Mortier, Severine Therese F. C., De Meyer, Laurens, Nopens, Ingmar, Gernaey, Krist V., De Beer, Thomas
The continuous freeze-drying concept based on spinning the vials during freezing and on non-contact energy transfer via infrared (IR) radiation during drying, improves process efficiency and product quality (uniformity) compared to conventional batch freeze-drying. Automated control of this...