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Row-style glass fermentation tank

Row-style glass fermentation tank

Brand: Thmorgan Model: BF4000

I. Product Applications

1. Suitable for fermentation studies involving various bacteria, including Escherichia coli;

2. Suitable for fermentation studies involving yeast and other fungi;

3. Suitable for research on food, pharmaceutical, and chemical fermentation experiments;

4. Applicable to the screening of microbial fermentation medium formulations, optimization of fermentation process parameters, and validation of production processes and microbial strains;

5. Suitable for teaching and research at universities, as well as for R&D and optimization experiments on fermentation processes conducted by enterprises and research institutes.

II. Product Features

1. Convenient comparison: Multi-row arrangement for more intuitive observation of experiments;

2. High safety: High-quality components are selected to ensure reactor quality;

3. High degree of智能化: An intuitive measurement and control system that enables automatic and precise adjustment of parameters such as pH, DO, temperature, and agitation.

4. Multi-functional top-cover interfaces: Equipped with interfaces for pH, DO, temperature, inoculation, defoaming, acid addition, alkali addition, and feed addition;

5. Off-site sterilization: Autoclaving is permissible; resistant to acids and alkalis.

6. Graphical data display: As a control system, the PLC is reliable and stable, enabling simultaneous on-screen display of operating parameters.

III. Product Principle

This product is an AI-powered bioreactor. It employs artificial intelligence control, along with online gas and liquid monitoring technologies, to continuously simulate the microbial growth environment. Based on real-time measurements of gas and liquid parameters, the system dynamically adjusts key cultivation conditions—including pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and agitation speed—to optimize microbial growth, all without any manual intervention throughout the entire process. This highly efficient, precise, and intelligent bioreactor operates continuously, ensuring sustained microbial proliferation and growth, thereby meeting the diverse microbial cultivation needs of different users.

IV. Technical Parameters

1. System Parameters:

1.1 Power supply voltage: AC 220 V ±10%, 50 Hz, single-phase;

1.2 Operating temperature: 15–30°C;

1.3 Relative humidity: ≤80%;

1.4 Instrument durability: capable of long-term continuous operation;

1.5 Total machine power: 2 kW;

1.6 External dimensions (L×W×H): 1500 mm × 900 mm × 1800 mm;

1.7 Gross weight: 200 kg;

2. Tank parameters:

2.1 Tank capacity: available in 3 L, 5 L, and 10 L;

2.2 Number of tanks: One main unit is equipped with four tanks;

2.3 Liquid fill factor: 30–70%;

2.4 Vessel Material: Composed of high-temperature and high-pressure-resistant borosilicate glass and 316L premium stainless steel, with a polished surface finish achieving a Ra value of ≤ 0.4 μm.

2.5 Design pressure: 0.3 MPa;

2.6 Top cover: various interfaces for pH, DO, inoculation, pipetting, temperature control, media transfer, and feed addition;

2.7 Sterilization Method: Off-site sterilization using an autoclave;

3. Mechanical Mixing System:

3.1 Mechanical Agitation: Utilizes a double-layer, low-shear Marine impeller with a three-blade, inclined-blade design; the agitator blade diameter is 64 mm; top-mounted agitation;

3.2 Mechanical Drive: Microcomputer-based intelligent PID-controlled servo motor;

3.3 Control Range: PID digital display, 60–600 rpm; stirring speed is continuously and smoothly adjustable with an accuracy of ±1 rpm.

4. Gas Control System:

4.1 Measurement method: real-time monitoring by a gas flow meter;

4.2 Control Method: An air pump supplies compressed air, and a flow-control valve, in conjunction with a flow meter, regulates the air flow rate, with an air flow range of 0.1 to 10 L/min.

4.3 Filtration method: 37 mm, 0.2 μm polytetrafluoroethylene inlet filter;

5. Temperature Control System:

5.1 Measurement method: based on a PT100 temperature sensor;

5.2 Temperature Control: Microcomputer-based intelligent PID control for heating the tank via an external heating blanket;

5.3 Temperature Reduction Control: The tank is equipped with built-in condenser tubes and features microcomputer-based intelligent PID control; the water inlet is connected to a tap, and the condensed water flows out through the outlet.

5.4 Control Range: PID digital display; for 5 L, range is +5°C to 70°C; accuracy: ±0.1°C;

6. pH Control System:

6.1 Measurement method: A high-precision pH electrode sensor is used to continuously monitor pH in real time; acid and alkali are cascaded.

6.2 Control Method: Microcomputer-based intelligent PID control coupled with a peristaltic pump connected to acid and alkali bottles; automatic acid/alkali replenishment;

6.3 Control range: digital PID display, 0–14 pH; accuracy: ±0.02 pH;

7. DO Control System:

7.1 Measurement method: polarographic dissolved oxygen electrode;

7.2 Control Method: Cascade control of dissolved oxygen electrode, flow rate, and rotor speed;

7.3 Control range: PID digital display 0–100%, accuracy: ±2%;

8. Foam Level Control System:

8.1 Measurement method: foam sensing based on height-adjustable conductivity;

8.2 Control Method: Mechanical + Chemical Defoaming;

8.2.1 Mechanical Defoaming: A paddle-type defoamer is installed slightly above the surface of the fermentation broth and rotates in tandem with the agitator shaft.

8.2.2 Automatic Defoaming: A peristaltic pump equipped with microcomputer-based intelligent PID control and connected to a defoaming agent;

9. Software Control System:

9.1 Software control system with independent intellectual property rights, enabling independent control of each tank.

9.2 It is possible to monitor and control relevant fermentation parameters such as temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen online.

9.3 The software collects data and can generate real-time data curves;

9.4 Data Storage Method: Real-time storage is possible during the experiment;

9.5 Can be connected to a host computer and a printer to enable remote monitoring, as well as data storage, export, and printing.

 

V. Standard Configuration

Serial Number

Name

Quantity

Unit

Remarks

1

Console

1

Taiwan

 

2

Fermentation tank unit

4

Taiwan

 

3

Air pump

4

one

 

4

Heated blanket

4

one

 

5

pH electrode sensor

4

one

 

6

Temperature sensor

4

one

 

7

Dissolved oxygen electrode

4

one

 

8

Foam sensor

4

one

 

9

Peristaltic pump

16

one

 

10

Software

1

set

 

11

Power cord

1

set

 

12

Random file

1

set

 

 

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