Device for distributing a flow

A flow distribution device for bioprocess systems, comprising:

• a flow distribution manifold comprising:
• at least four fluid connection conduits, wherein each fluid connection conduit comprises a first end for fluid connection and an opposite second end, and wherein at least three of the fluid connection conduits comprise a membrane and a valve seat, which membrane can be put in at least two different positions in relation to the valve seat for allowing or preventing fluid flow between the first end and the second end of the fluid connection conduit;
• and
• a central common compartment to which the second ends of each of the fluid connection conduits are connected, whereby the first ends of each of the fluid connection conduits can be in fluid communication with the central common compartment and wherein the fluid connection conduits are entering the central common compartment from at least three different directions;
• wherein said flow distribution device further comprises at least three membrane actuation members which are provided in connection with one membrane of the flow distribution manifold each, wherein each of said membrane actuation members is configured for actuating the membrane to be in at least two different positions in relation to the valve seat, wherein a first position of the membrane allows flow between the first end and the second end of the fluid connection conduit and a second position of the membrane prevents flow between the first end and the second end of the fluid connection conduit;
• wherein the flow distribution manifold comprises three parts, a first part comprising the fluid connection conduits, the respective valve seats and the central common compartment, a second part comprising the membranes and a third part comprising connections for connection to the respective membrane actuation members and mating to a respective membrane;
• and
• wherein a distance between the second end of each of the at least four fluid connection conduits and a central point of the central common compartment is substantially the same for each of the at least four fluid connection conduits.