Question: Problem 1 ( 5 0 points ) A process stream containing 2 m g m l of a target protein is to be concentrated using

Problem 1(50 points) A process stream containing 2mgml of a target protein is to be concentrated using three ultrafiltration units connected in series. Further process considerations suggest that 20% of the stream is removed as the filtrate in unit 1.30% in units 2 and 3. Washing buffer may be added in between units 1 and 2 and in between units 2 and 3 to eliminate (or alleviate ) concentration polarization problems. The washing cannot exceed 40Lhm(total). Two membranes are available a retention of the target protein of either 0.90 or 0.95. Both membranes work properly up to a bulk protein concentration of 4mgml. The minimum concentration fold is 2:00. Choose the appropriate configuration. Consider the following steps,
a) Write a mass balance for the protein
b) Assume R at various combinations of washing
c) Calculate concentration fold and yield
d) Check for concentration polarization problems.
 Problem 1(50 points) A process stream containing 2mgml of a target

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