Fermentor

Fermentor

Material balance evaluation.
Study of fermentation parameters (pH, O2, temperature, carbon source, supply mode, dilution rate) on growth of microorganisms.
Study of control loops (temperature, pH, O2).
Measurements : pH, oxygen, agitation speed, temperature

Table-top pilot made of :

A 316L stainless steel tank with an upper flange. Tightness by O-ring
A stainless steel cover with a back flange and fittings (tank and cover are pressure sealed)
An agitator with electronic speed control
Two stirring mobiles (Rushtons type) (adjustable height)
A pH measuring probe and its controller with 2 thresholds
An acid/base dosage station with 2 small bottles and 2 peristaltic pumps
A probe measuring dissolved oxygen and its controller with 2 thresholds for the control of the compressor
A flowmeter to set the air flow
A compressor
An electrical resistor element, capable of immersion
A temperature controller with 2 thresholds and a Pt100 temperature probe
A sterile sampling system
A measuring pump for adding culture or nutritive elements environment
A stainless steel condenser
A transfer plug with sterilizable filter (0,22 µms)
A control panel including temperature transmitter, pH, O2 and pumps and stirrers control units.
Table-top stainless steel frame

Option 1 : Data acquisition card and modem (to control O2, temperature parameters) allowing process data and events storage – Pentium PC 75 MHz)
Option 2 : PC computer supervising system