Production Fermenter
PF Series (Available in various sizes starting from 100liters to 10Kliters) - Feature explained below using PF 500 Specifications
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VESSEL PARAMETERS
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> In-Situ Sterilizable (SIP) Type
> Working Volume: 500liters
> Total Volume : 750liters
> 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)
> GMP versions possible
> Bottom Shell : Welded
> Jacket Spiral : Spiral Type the same covers 80% of the total height of the Vessel
> Jacket Material of construction: SS 304 (SS 304L can also be offered)
> Material & Finish:
- Stainless Steel SS316L
- 316L Ra <0.4mm Stainless Steel Head Plate
- Jacketed Vessel Temperature Control via passing steam inside the Jacket and as well as purging steam through the Sparger.
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VESSEL & JACKET DETAILS
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> Max Working Temperature : 130°C for Vessel and 140°C for Jacket
> Working Pressure : 2 Bar for Vessel and 3 bar for Jacket
> Design temperature is common for Vessel and Jacket at 150°C)
> Design Pressure is 3 bar and 4 bar respectively for Vessel and Jacket.
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AERATION
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> Adjustable air flow via Rotameter external air compressor
> Air Inlet & outlet with 0.2mm absolute filter in-situ sterilizable, tubular ring sparger, manual pressure control valve in Exhaust.
> Filter with Full draining stainless steel housing with steam connection
> Diaphragm valves on air sparger, bypass and steam to filter lines
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PORTS
> Safety valve
> Air / Gas outlet
> Light glass
> Pressure gauge.
> Air Sparger & Air By Pass ,
> Addition ports for Acid, Alkali and feed.
> At 1/3rd height from bottom 25mm standard ports for pH, DO, temperature probes, sampling valve
> Drain valve in the bottom dish,
> Jacket Steam/water entry standard ports -2nos, Jacket drain standard -1no are also provided
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UTILITIES & OPTIONALS
Electrically Heated Steam generator - 12KW to 72 KW models available
> Steam output: 24kgs to 100kgs / hr @ 5Bar
> Automatic water level maintenance using pressure pump
> SS 304 material of construction
> ASME norms followed
> Microprocessor based digital PID controller used
> Temperature range: Ambien t+5°C to 140°C
> Thermostatic pressure switch for secondary safety
> SS Float switches for level measurement
> Power supply: 415V, 50Hz, Three Phase
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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 with 1/10th width of ID covering bottom dish
> Adjustable Speed 50 - 700rpm with 3HP powerful AC induction motor
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BASE FRAME
Frame made of epoxy powder mild steel to house the vessel, agitator assembly along with pipe rack are provided
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
> GMP full stainless steel models possible
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Air Compressor
> Available from 1HP to 10HP
> Reciprocating Type Oil Free
> Air output from 160lpm to 1000lpm
> In-Built Reservoir from 50liters to 500liters
> Max Pressure output: 10bars
> Single as well as Three phase models available
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