Microalgae cultivation system
Boost your microalgae production with an advanced cultivation module that optimizes photosynthesis and gas exchange while ensuring contamination-free environments, essential for high-quality biomass yield.

Cultivates and Harvests Contamination-Free Microalgae
The Cultivation Module CM180 from Subitec employs cutting-edge Flat-Panel Airlift Photobioreactor technology for efficient large-scale microalgae cultivation. This system excels in delivering high photosynthetic efficiency while maintaining contamination-free environments, crucial for producing high-quality biomass. Ideal for industries ranging from food supplements to wastewater treatment, it supports applications like Chlorella and Spirulina production for products such as nutritional powders and tablets. With a cultivation volume of 5.4 cubic meters and a photosynthetic surface area of 270 square meters in just 16 square meters of floor space, it offers superior yield ratios. Its modular design allows seamless integration into existing production lines, offering scalability from laboratory to commercial scale. The CM180 operates under continuous, automated conditions with remote monitoring capabilities, ensuring consistent performance and reducing operator intervention. Its energy-efficient design reduces resource consumption, aligning with sustainability goals. Additionally, the system features robust contaminant protection, critical for applications involving genetically modified organisms (GMO). With engineering support for customization, the CM180 adapts to specific operational needs, delivering optimal results across diverse application fields.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with compact design, maximizing yield per square meter.
- Decreases resource expenditure by facilitating low water usage and efficient energy consumption.
- Minimizes contamination risks, ensuring high-quality, pure biomass output suitable for various industries.
- Facilitates seamless scalability from laboratory setups to industrial scales with modular design.
- Enables precise process control and reduced operational oversight through advanced remote monitoring capabilities.
- Applications
- Chemicals,Animal feed,Cosmetics,Dietary supplements,Food supplements,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Astaxanthin supplements,Chlorella powder,Biodegradable bioplastics,Algal protein animal feed,Beta-carotene capsules,Spirulina tablets,Omega-3 enriched serums
- Steps before
- Pre-culture preparation,Nutrient preparation,Inoculum development
- Steps after
- Biomass harvesting,Filtration,Drying
- Input ingredients
- sunlight,carbon dioxide,nutrients,water
- Output ingredients
- microalgae biomass,high-quality pure biomass,protein-rich Chlorella,Spirulina,Haematococcus pluvialis with high astaxanthin,Dunaliella salina with high beta-carotene
- Market info
- Subitec GmbH is known for its expertise in cultivating microalgae using its unique flat-panel airlift (FPA) photobioreactor technology, providing sustainable solutions for biofuel production, bioplastics, and high-value ingredients in various industries.
- Cultivation volume
- 5.4 cubic metres
- Floor space
- 16 square metres
- Volume per square metre
- 385 litres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 270 square metres
- Total dimensions
- 6.4 x 2.4 x 4.7 metres
- Photobioreactor type
- Flat-Panel-Airlift
- Light exposure optimization
- Yes
- Gas exchange optimization
- Yes
- Shear stress minimization
- Yes
- Contamination prevention
- Yes
- Remote monitoring and control
- Yes
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Working Mechanism
- Flat-Panel-Airlift-Photobioreactor
- Automation Level
- Remote Monitoring and Control
- Scalability
- Modular Design for Easy Expansion
- Contamination Control
- High Standards for Contamination-Free Production
- Photosynthetic Surface Area
- 270 square metres
- Energy Efficiency
- Utilizes Sunlight and Low Water Consumption
- Safety Features
- Protection Against GMO Leakage
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- CIP / SIP
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³
- Machine footprint
- 16 square metres
- Total dimensions
- 6.4 x 2.4 x 4.7 metres
- Photosynthetic surface area
- 270 square metres
- Cultivation volume
- 5.4 cubic metres
- Flat-Panel-Airlift-Photobioreactors
- 30 units
- Control panel type
- Remote monitoring and control
- Integration possibilities
- Seamless scalability with additional modules
- Contamination protection
- Contamination-free production environment
- System expansion
- Modular design for easy expansion