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An integrated microprocessor-based fermenter control system.

R D Merrill1, K Bauer

  • 1Electronics Engineering Department, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, PO Box 5504, Livermore, California 94550, USA.

Biotechnology and Bioengineering
|April 1, 1986
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A microprocessor-based fermenter controller was developed for optimizing fermentation processes. This reliable system facilitates scale-up and cost-effective operation for in-house needs.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology and biochemical engineering
  • Process control systems

Background:

  • Industrial fermentation requires precise control of multiple parameters.
  • Existing control systems may lack flexibility and scalability.
  • Development of integrated, microprocessor-based systems offers enhanced capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and construct a microprocessor-based fermenter controller.
  • To achieve flexibility, high performance, and cost-effectiveness for in-house systems.
  • To facilitate process scale-up and on-line optimization experiments.

Main Methods:

  • Integrated microprocessor-based controller design.
  • Implementation of feedback control for temperature, agitation, dissolved oxygen, pH, and foam.
  • Integration with a laboratory minicomputer for data acquisition and analysis.

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Main Results:

  • The controller accurately manages key fermentation parameters without manual intervention.
  • Optimized feedback control ensures high performance under varying metabolic conditions.
  • The system reliably monitors, displays, and records fermentation data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed fermenter controller successfully met design goals for scale-up, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
  • The system demonstrated high reliability and performance over four years of operation.
  • This integrated controller is suitable for optimizing diverse fermentation processes.