Algae Photobioreactor

Design Type	Standard
Capacity	2-7 L
Max Pressure	0-3 kg
Brand	Napro
Frequency	50 Hz
Usage/Application	Laboratory
Voltage	220-250 V
Power Source	Electric

Product Details:

We manufacture benchtop autoclavable internal illuminated photobioreactors (IIPBR) with carbon dioxide supplementation, as per our proprietory design.
Conventional bioreactor designs such as bubble column reactors & immobilized bed reactors are both unsuitable for root cultures, due to inherent design limitations of mass transfer of nutrients & carbon dioxide. Some of the other problems in these reactors are related to scale-up issues, including distribution of inoculums & product recovery.
All the above problems are overcome in our design of the equipment, which is based on the agitation-gassing principle.
Root cultures grow well in mechanically agitated systems, or stirred tank reactors, although performance can be affected due to damage done to the roots due to contact with impellers inside the reactor. However, we have overcome this limitation by designing & developing proper agitation systems to ensure gentle but adequate stirring.
Some of the other advantages in our design of photobioreactors as compared to conventional designs are :-
• Provision of internal illumination for improving biomass productivity through better utilization of light
• Sterilization of the entire assembly for aseptic operations
• Convenient aseptic sampling arrangement
• Fitment of sensors for on-line measurements of process parameters
• Ease of exhaust gas monitoring & analysis

Salient features of our product are as follows :-
1. Available in 3 sizes – 3, 5 & 7 litres (total volume)
2. Suitable for a variety of root cultures such as algae & mycorrhizae
3. Suitable for batch, fed-batch & continuous (chemostat) modes of operation
4. Range starts with a basic economical model suitable for colleges/institutions
5. Variety of optional add-on attachments are available for research applications
6. Variety of on-line instruments are available for monitoring of fermentation parameters
7. Available in borosilicate glass & stainless steel
8. Magnetic agitation system, ideal for aseptic processes
9. Bioreactor design suitable for scale-up
10. No loss of sterility even during long fermentation batches
11. User friendly Easy to operate, clean, & store
12. Light-weight & compact, with low noise & vibrations
13. Low power consumption; works on single phase power
14. Low maintenance downtime & cost

Additional Information:

• Item Code: APB