A filtration system comprising a filter cassette having integrated
ultrasonic transducers incorporated therein, and a method for using the
same. The integrated system of filters and transducers can be hardened
for use in hazardous environments, and is particularly suitable for the
implementation of sonication in cross flow filtration processes further
integrated with a manufacturing process. The system provides cost savings
both in terms of less equipment and space for cleaning processes on the
manufacturing floor.