8.1 Introduction
You can reuse cassettes if you clean and store them properly. The cleaning and storage stages
include these:
Cleaning the Cassette – Rinsing the cassettes with water prior to cleaning ensures the most
effective use of the cleaning solution and prevents solubility changes that can prevent effective
cleaning. Circulating a cleaning solution dissolves and physically removes contaminates from the
cassette. Flushing with water removes the cleaning solution from the cassette.
Measure the Water Flux – you measure the water flux and compare it to the water flux when the
cassette was new. You can then determine cleaning effectiveness.
Store the Cassette and Holder – Storing the cassette and holder involves adding a storage
solution and preparing the system for short-term or long-term storage. The goal is to keep the
membrane wet and to prevent microbial growth during storage.
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