Operating fermenters safely for the production of vaccines, medicines or hormones is demanding. Precisely regulating gases and liquids over a wide flow range, sometimes for weeks at a time, requires know-how. In addition, strict hygiene requirements and standards must be met. Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has incorporated this knowledge into the development and production of its intelligent fluidic and sensor solutions and will be providing information on system solutions and components for a safe and reproducible fermentation process
With the help of mass flow controllers (MFC), multi-way diaphragm valve systems or FLOWave sensors, gases or liquids can be supplied precisely and with repeatable accuracy. Where necessary, a hygienic, low dead space design allows efficient clean-in-place and accelerated cleaning processes. The conditions for sensitive bacteria, yeasts or cell cultures are guaranteed to be optimal at every stage of production this way. This ensures consistent, safe operation and minimises losses of the usually expensive products that can result from contamination or incorrect dosing. Process control by means of intelligent interfaces takes place via distributed automation. The user thus also receives process and diagnostic data at the same time, which enables documentation and monitoring of the fermentation process and thus increases safety.
