Bioreactors for microorganisms from teaching and research to production Bioprocesses are becoming increasingly important for industry as sustainable alter- natives to conventionally manufactured products. Measuring, recording and controlling numerous variables ensure that the environmental conditions are precisely tailored to the needs of microorganisms, allowing bacteria, microalgae, and yeasts to optimally grow and achieve a high biomass. Industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long term thanks to the wide range of components and solutions from the Festo product portfolio. These include products for gas handling, liquid handling and control technology, as well as solutions right through to ready-to-install control cabinets. In addition, Festo offers customized software from the control system to the cloud. Seamless integration of the systems and the ability to analyze data in real time enable efficient and transparent process control. Festo is also involved in biologization as a learning field. Example: Algae reactor The application illustrates several ways in which Festo components and solutions can be used. The mass flow controller VEMD provides controlled gassing with air and CO2. The food-safe pinch valve VZQA handles filling and emptying processes. Both are controlled by the innovative valve terminal VTUX. The automation system CPX-E automatically controls and regulates the pH value, temperature, gassing and light. > www.festo.com/biotechautomation Photosynthesis is a central metabolic process for the growth of microalgae. During this process, CO2 is converted into sugar and oxygen is released. BioTech Automation
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