Laboratory Fermenter
LF Series (Available in various sizes starting from 3liters to 10liters) - Feature explained below using LF 3gi Specifications
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VESSEL PARAMETERS
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> In-Situ Sterilizable (SIP) Type
> Working Volume: 3liters
> Total Volume : 4.3liters
> D/H ratio: 1:2.5 standard (Other ratios available on request)
> Top plate bolted to Shell using SS bolts and nuts (clamped bolting also possible)
> MOC: Borosilicate Full Glass
> Flat Bottom
> Material & Finish:
- All Stainless Steel contact parts are SS316L
- 316L Ra <0.4mm Stainless Steel Head Plate
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VESSEL DETAILS
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> Max Working Temperature : 130°C
> Working Pressure : 2 Bar
> Design temperature is 150°C
> Design Pressure is 3 bar.
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AERATION
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> Adjustable air flow via Rotameter internal air compressor
> Air Inlet & outlet with 0.2mm absolute filter autoclavable, tubular
ring sparger, manual pressure control valve in Exhaust.
> Hypodermic needed with septum arrangement for air sparge
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PORTS
> Safety valve
> Air / Gas outlet
> Light glass
> Pressure gauge.
> Air Sparger ,
> Addition ports for Acid, Alkali and feed.
> 19mm standard ports for pH, DO, temperature probes, sampling valve
> Drain valve in the bottom plate
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UTILITIES
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CHILLER
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> 10Liter SS tank
> Microprocessor based Temperature control
> Temperature control range: +4°C to 60°C accuracy ± 1°C
> in-built pressure pump
> Pump capacity: 6liter per min
> Machine Exterior: Epoxy powder coated Mild steel
> Power Supply: 230V, 50Hz
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AGITATION
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> Agitation is equipped with 3 Rushton Turbines
> Multi Spring Single Dry Mechanical Seal
> Number of Baffles : 4 nos cage type
> Adjustable Speed 100 - 1000rpm with 180watts AC induction motor
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CONTROL PANEL
> Microprocessor based control panel
> Individual PID controllers for temperature and speed control (supersedes if PLC control is taken)
> Temperature measurement through PT 100 probe.
> pH measurement with sterilization resistant electrode (High temperature probe to withstand 130°C, make Jumo, / Broadley james) .
> Digital indication of temperature, pH and speed (RPM).
> Three numbers of peristaltic pumps with suitable silicon tubing for acid, alkali and feed addition, into the vessel.
> High temperature polarographic type Dissolved Oxygen sensor and Microprocessor based controller for Dissolved oxygen control
> Control range is 0 to 100% saturation.
> Probe withstands high temperature of 130°C
> Antifoam Control supplied with SS probe and fixed speed peristaltic pump for pumping defaoming agents is available optionally
> Other paramters namely Dissolved Co2, Turbidity , redox can be offered optionally
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