SMALLER FERMENTATION PLANT (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: fermentation plants used in scientific research institutes, microbiological, medical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and food-processing field. SUBSTANCE: plant is made f form of compact including modules of automated monitoring systems and box. Arranged in box are detachable fermenter with flow-type loop and sampler provided with connector sterilized by electric heating. Sterilizing of fermenter and sampler is effected in autoclave. Fermenter is provided with inlet and outlet gas sterilizing filtration system secured inside it with surface and depth aeration selector, deaeration centrifugal pump driven by shaft of mechanical foam suppressor and detachable flow-type loop. Loop includes nephelometer dish, cell for reserve pH and EH electrodes and connectors for aseptic connection/disconnection of loop and sampler which are sterilized by electric heating. EFFECT: extended functional capabilities, reduced overall dimensions, ease in servicing possibility of maintenance of conditions aggressive for any microorganisms and aseptic conditions in box and in room. 4 cl, 9 dwg