20L Fermentor
A 20L fermentor is used to carry out biofermentation processes on a pilot scale, which falls between laboratory and industrial scale.
The fermentation process can be applied to a wide range of products beyond food, such as chemicals and pharmaceutical products. Biomass, consisting of, for example, microorganisms or plant material, is converted using, for example, yeast or bacteria.
In a biofermentation process, biotechnology is used to select, modify, and optimize microorganisms to produce specific biosolutions. In biofermentation processes, it is the task of biotechnology to utilize microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, fungi, or plant cells to manufacture desired biosolutions.
Additionally, biotechnology can be used for the development and optimization of the fermentation process by monitoring and controlling growth conditions to achieve high yields and quality of biosolutions.
The biofermentation process can produce a wide range of biosolutions for industries such as food production, biochemical production, and pharmaceutical production.
The available gases we work with
• Air
• O2
• N2
• CO2
We can cultivate aerobically and anaerobically with the following microorganisms
• Fungi
• Bacteria
• Microalgae
• Yeast
Our 20L fermentor
Gas supply controlled by MFC; ring sparger; gas mixing chamber.
Variable speed, temperature, pH, and gas supply for optimization.
Sensors: Temperature, pH, DO, foam.
Option to add batch with two different feed media.
RF20.1 - stainless steel fermentor (38 L Total volume):
| Working volume | 8 – 28 L |
| MFC for Air flow rate (l/min) | 1,2 - 60 L/min (2 VVM) |
| Co2 flow rate / o2 flow rate / n2 flowrate / H2 flowrate | 0.3-1 (VVM) / 0.3-1 (VVM) / 0.3-1(VVM) / 0.3-1 (VVM) |
| Mixer type | Bottom mounted 3x Rushton |
| Mixer rotation speed (rpm) | 40-600 (rpm) |
| pH | 0-14 |
| Vessel Operating temperature (°C) | 5-135 °C |
How can Danish Technological Institute help you?
The 20L fermentor is a part of Danish Technological Institute's Biosolutions Technology Center, where we offer laboratory and pilot testing in the field of biorefining and biofermentation. Our equipment is often involved as a subprocess in the development of innovative products - either in research and development projects or in direct collaborations with companies.
Offer and prices
If you are interested, you can contact Anders Højmose Thrane.