Particle sampling systems and methods for robotic controlled manufacturing barrier systems
AssigneeParticle Measuring Systems, Inc.
InventorsGiovanni Scialo, Davide Recchia
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Abstract
Provided are systems and methods allowing for automated sampling and/or analysis of controlled environments, for example, to determine the presence, quantity, size, concentration, viability, species or characteristics of particles within the environment. The described systems and methods may utilize robotics or automation or remove some or all of the collection or analysis steps that are traditionally performed by human operators. The methods and systems described herein are versatile and may be used with known particle sampling and analysis techniques and particle detection devices including, for example, optical particle counters, impingers and impactors.
Claims20
A system for detecting particles in a particle-containing fluid of a cleanroom or aseptic environment, the system comprising:
- an impactor comprising:
- an inlet for receiving the particle-containing fluid;
- an impact surface in fluid communication with the inlet;
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- an outlet for discharging the fluid, the outlet in fluid communication with the impact surface;
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- a flow system configured to deliver at least a portion of the particle-containing fluid along a fluid path that originates in the cleanroom or aseptic environment and terminates outside the cleanroom or aseptic environment, at the inlet of the impactor;
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- a robotic manipulator system configured to regulate a flow of fluid through the impactor.
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