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  • Biotechnology
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Process optimization is crucial for efficient biomanufacturing.
  • Scaling up cell cultures requires careful consideration of operating parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for upscaling process planning by optimizing operating parameters.
  • To identify optimal dilution ratios for batch cultures based on cost and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Optimized dilution ratios using minimal variable cost as the primary indicator.
  • Utilized upper and lower mean confidence intervals of cultured cell density for stability assessment.
  • Demonstrated the method through three batch culture simulation case studies.

Main Results:

  • Successfully identified optimal dilution ratios for different process objectives.
  • Validated the stability of final cell densities under selected operating parameters.
  • Showcased adaptability to adjust final cell densities, light intensities, and culture durations.

Conclusions:

  • The developed process planning method effectively optimizes dilution ratios for bioprocess upscaling.
  • The approach ensures both economic viability (minimal cost) and biological stability (cell density).
  • The case studies confirm the method's applicability in diverse bioprocess scenarios.