PDA Technical Glossary
PDA Technical Reports are highly valued membership benefits because they offer expert guidance and opinions on important scientific and regulatory topics and are used as essential references by industry and regulatory authorities around the world. These reports include terms which explain the material and enhance the reader’s understanding.
The database presented here includes the glossary terms from all current technical reports. The database is searchable by keyword, topic, or by technical report. Each definition provided includes a link to the source technical report within the PDA Technical Report Portal.
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Velocity
The average linear rate of fluid flow equal to the volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the flow channel. (TR15)
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Viral Removal
Physical separation of virus particles from the intended product. (TR47) (TR83)
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Void Volume
See Porosity. (TR45)
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Volatile
Evaporates easily; converts easily from a liquid form to gas. (TR45) (TR26)
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Volumetric Throughput (Vmax)
The maximum volume that can be processed through a filter area. It is the volumetric capacity of the filter for a given process fluid and generally expressed in L/m2. (TR41) (TR47)