Autoclavable photobioreactor for microalgae and bacteria cultivation
Optimize the growth of phototrophic organisms with this advanced photobioreactor, ideal for precise environmental control and efficient cultivation processes, ensuring high yields and quality end-products.
Cultivates and Ferments Phototrophic Organisms
The ELARA ST from Solaris Biotech is a versatile stirred photobioreactor designed for precise cultivation and fermentation of phototrophic organisms like microalgae and bacteria. It employs a jacketed, borosilicate glass vessel and offers multiple configurations with Rushton, Marine, or Pitched-Blade impellers, as well as Toro and Sintered spargers. Suitable for batch, fed-batch, and continuous operations, it is ideal for producing spirulina powder, astaxanthin extract, and probiotics in nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, and food industries. The unit integrates seamlessly with existing production lines via Modbus digital sensors, offering control over temperature, pH, and gas mixing with up to five TMFC or solenoid valves. Additionally, the ELARA ST features a dynamic LED module for variable light exposure, crucial for simulating natural conditions. Process control is enhanced by Solaris’ SCADA software, LEONARDO 3.0, which supports remote operation and simultaneous management of up to 24 units. The removable glass jacket improves thermal efficiency and cleaning, ensuring minimal downtime. Optional analog input/output expansions allow further customization to meet specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity with automated and remote operations, reducing manual intervention.
- Minimizes energy consumption through efficient motor control and optional analog connections.
- Adapts to various production scales with configurable batch, fed-batch, and continuous processes.
- Improves product quality by providing precise environmental control for optimal organism growth.
- Eases integration with existing systems via digital sensors and flexible gas mixing strategies.
- Applications
- Food,Cosmeceuticals,Nutraceuticals,Beverage,Biomaterials,Agriculture
- End products
- Plant-based meat substitutes,Spirulina powder,Probiotic cultures,Biodegradable plastic blends,Astaxanthin extract,Coenzyme q10 cream,Fermented vegetable juice,Algal biofertilizer,Hyaluronic acid serum
- Steps before
- Inoculation,Media Preparation,Sterilization of Fermenter,Calibration of Sensors,Light Source Setting
- Steps after
- Harvesting,Filtration,Centrifugation,Drying,Product Purification,Formulation
- Input ingredients
- microalgae,moss,bacteria,plant cells,nutraceutical ingredients,bioactive ingredients,fermentation substrates,gas inputs (oxygen,carbon dioxide)
- Output ingredients
- oxygen,metabolic products,nutraceutical products,bioactive compounds,biopolymers,bioplastics,biofertilizers,biopesticides,algae fertilizer
- Market info
- Solaris Biotech is known for manufacturing specialized engineered-to-order bioprocessing equipment, including fermenters and bioreactors, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customization capabilities in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets.
- Total volume
- 014 L
- H/D ratio
- 3
- Impeller type
- Rushton/Marine/Pitched-Blade
- Sparger type
- Toro/Sintered
- Measurement and control options
- Temperature,pH,dO2,dCO2,redox,antifoam,level,conductivity,weight,cell density (viable cells)
- Batch process types
- Batch,fed-batch,continuous
- Motor type
- Brushless,1 RPM
- Analog I/O connections
- 0-10 V and 0-20 mA/4-20 mA
- Gas mixing
- Up to 5 TMFC and/or solenoid valves
- Glass jacket
- Fully removable and cleanable
- Light module
- 3 vertical bars with 6 dynamic LEDs each
- LED total power
- 180W
- LED brightness
- 6120 lm
- Light intensity
- Dimmable from 0-100% up to 3000 μmol(photon)/m2
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Fed-batch / Continuous
- Cleaning method
- Fully removable and cleanable glass jacket
- Automation level
- SCADA
- Light intensity control
- Automatic and manual
- Light spectrum
- Selectable
- Day-night cycle simulation
- Yes
- Gas mixing strategies
- Up to 5 TMFC and/or solenoid valves
- Borosilicate glass
- Yes
- Stainless steel
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Yes
- Autoclavable Components
- Yes
- Total Volume
- 1-14 L
- Vessel Material
- Borosilicate Glass
- Vessel Shape
- 3
- Impeller Types
- Rushton/Marine/Pitched-Blade
- Sparger Types
- Toro/Sintered
- Motor Type
- Brushless Motor
- Light Module Configuration
- 3 vertical bars with 6 white dynamic LEDs each
- LED Spectrum
- 2700K - 6500K
- LED Power
- 180W
- LED Brightness
- 6120 lm
- Light Intensity
- 0-100% dimmable
- Gas Mixing Strategies
- Up to 5 TMFC and/or solenoid valves
- Glass Jacket
- Fully removable and cleanable
- Vessel Size
- 0-14 L
- Impeller Type
- Rushton/Marine/Pitched-Blade
- Sparger Type
- Toro/Sintered
- Sensor Integration
- Modbus digital sensors
- Control Options
- Temperature,pH,dO₂,dCO₂,Redox
- Motor Type
- Brushless motor
- Gas Mixing Strategies
- Up to 5 TMFC and/or solenoid valves
- Light Module
- 3 vertical bars with 6 LEDs each
- Light Spectrum and Intensity
- Selectable and Dimmable 0-100% up to 3000 μmol(photon)/m²
- Software Integration
- LEONARDO 3.0 SCADA software
- Data Management
- Remote access via PC,tablet,or smartphone
- Integration with External Systems
- Up to 4 analog input/output connections