Small-scale parallel fermentations
Brief Introduction (description):
- Up to 12 parallel bioreactors
- Small working volume 200 to 400 ml (12 bioreactors); 3 L (4 bioreactors)
- Batch, Fed-batch and Continuous process
- Fermentation process parameter optimisation
- Aerobic / anaerobic application
Equipment capabilities:
- MiniBio my-Control Applikon Getinge,
- ez control Applikon
- Biostat-B, Sartorius
Online measurement and control:
- Online Biomass (Backscatter) measurement • pH value • Dissolved oxygen (DO) • agitation speed • Temperature • head space atmosphere • Level control • Foam control • Exhaust gas analysis • pumps for addition
Services:
- Collaborative research and development
- Access to use the equipment for experiments
- Training users on the use of bioreactors, Data Analysis and Statistics for optimization studies, and flexibility to adapt training design to user needs
Contact to access the platform:
Dr. Mahesh Patil, Centre Manager, SUSFERM Fermentation Science Centre, UCC Cork, Ireland
Email – mpatil@ucc.ie