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ALGAE RESEARCH PHOTO-BIOREACTORS

PHOTO-BIOREACTORS

Fermenters and bioreactors designed for algal cultivation and study; wide choice of volumes and lighting.

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PHOTO-BIOREACTORS FOR ALGAE

BENEFITS

Systems are specifically designed for algae cultivation and research.

There is a large choice of lighting configurations.

Manufactured by Bailun Technology (north of Shanghai).

Define volumes, lighting, and options in our online configurator; we’ll return a scoped proposal.

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PHOTO-BIOREACTORS FOR ALGAE

THE RANGE

 

PHOTO-BIOREACTORS FOR ALGAE

PHOTOS

Algae Photo-Bioreactor
Photo-bioeractors: 5 x 1L
3L photo-bioreactor. Magnetic stirring

CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

TECHNOLOGY

Stainless steel control unit

Your pilot fermenter has a dedicated control unit on which are grouped the pumps, mass-flows, and the control screen.

It is made entirely of stainless steel by Bailun Technology in their integrated workshop. This allows us to adapt very quickly to your needs.

The fermenter is equipped with sensors and actuators from mostly Western brands, in order to facilitate its development and maintenance over time in France and Switzerland.

It is mounted on a "skid" at the factory, which is FAT tested before shipment. When it arrives at your site, simply connect it to the utilities to start commissioning.

The fermenter is controlled by a Siemens Siematic S7 PLC

It is a stable and universal PLC, suitable for a variety of automation applications, especially for manufacturing process control. It is easy to network; it is the control unit of your fermenter.

You can therefore either display on the 10'' touch screen present on the unit all the information present in the software, or on a remote computer (option not encrypted in this offer): transmission of process data, visualization of the process, recorded samples, process parameters, etc...

And also benefit from all the standard peripherals offered by Siemens to integrate your fermenter into an internal industrial network.

The Siemens PLC allows in particular to exchange data in Profinet or in OPC-UA with a SCADA type supervisor.

Control software

Control stack: Built on Siemens S7 + FORCE CONTROL for robust, long-term scalability.

Hardware-agnostic: Works with actuators/sensors from multiple brands; easy to evolve as needs change.

Interface: Ergonomic SCADA-style synoptic; software in English (French optional).

Operation modes: Manual or recipe-driven; controls rotameters, pumps, agitation, aeration, heating/cooling from sensor inputs.

Control logic: PID or continuous; cascade strategies supported.

Core features: User/password management, sensor calibration, live synoptic views, alarms, and batch data logging/export.

Automation: Semi-automation via configurable cascading laws.

Peristaltic Pumps — Watson-Marlow

Your fermenter is fitted with Watson-Marlow peristaltic pumps, selected to match the required flow range for each vessel size. Pumps can run manually or be software-controlled.

Standard setup

  • 4 pumps: acid, base, antifoam, feed.

Expandable

  • Add channels for online analysis, continuous processing, turbidostat operation, or other process needs.

Incoming Gases — Mass Flow Controllers & Rotameters

Standard setup: One rotameter per gas line (air / O₂ / CO₂ / N₂).

MFCs: One or more European-made Mass Flow Controllers—typically Bürkert or Vögtlin—for precise, recipe-driven gas delivery.

Sterility: Gas lines are sterile; filters and valves are in-line sterilizable (SIP).

Control logic: Software supports DO (pO₂)-linked cascades and automatic transitions per your rules.

Aeration rate: vvm (vessel volumes per minute) set to your specification and logged.

Model selection: The exact MFC model is finalized with you after order during the detail-definition phase (same price across options).

Outgoing Gases — Condenser & Sterilizable Filter

Condenser on exhaust: Positioned on the fermenter outlet to manage vapor and protect downstream components.

In-line sterilizable HEPA filter: Exhaust passes through a SIP-capable HEPA filter; integrity is verified in situ.

Software-controlled relief valve: Provides over/under-pressure protection with setpoints managed by the control system.

Hygienic design: Condenser geometry minimizes liquid hold-up and prevents bacterial buildup.

Condensate drain: Dedicated drain valve, manually operated.

Outgoing Gas Analyzer (Optional)

Instrument: GXH-3011N by HUAYUN Instruments; multiple versions available to match application needs.

Placement: Enclosed analyzer box mounted next to the fermenter for continuous online exhaust monitoring.

Measurement principle: NDIR (non-dispersive infrared). Selective absorption at specific IR wavelengths; signal is proportional to target-gas concentration.

Supported gases: Continuous measurement of CO, CO₂, CH₄, NO, SO₂, NH₃ (and variants per model).

Use cases: Suitable for industrial process control (petrochemical, chemical, metallurgy) and research settings (agriculture, healthcare, universities).

RQ Measurement (option)

Add RQ analysis software plus a dedicated PC for continuous RQ calculation.

Note: RQ computation runs on the PC, not on the Siemens PLC.

Double skin glass tank

The fermenter tank made by Bailun is made of double-walled glass. It is surrounded by a steel shell which holds the LEDs and protects the user from the intense light generated by the device.

Stainless steel cover and support

The 316L stainless steel cover is equipped as standard with 12 ports of varying diameters:

The attached image is for illustrative purposes only.

The cover is finalized on plan, according to your needs, no later than 7 days after your order, and before production begins.

Mechanical Stirring / Agitation

Drive options: Standard top-mounted motor; bottom-drive or magnetic stirring available on request.

Speed range: 50–700 rpm (±0.5%); higher ranges configurable upon request.

Shaft & seal: Rigid drive shaft designed to resist long-term deformation. Mechanical seal typically John Crane (USA).

Impellers: Full set available (e.g., Rushton, marine/axial, etc.) with custom positioning along the drive shaft to match process needs.

Baffles: 4 removable baffles supplied as standard.

Tank aeration

Standard: supplied with a ring sparger.

Options: alternative sparger geometries can be selected during the final specification phase to match your process needs.

Liquid-Phase Sensor — Temperature (Pt100)

Sensor: Pt100 temperature probe.

Heating control: Via the double jacket using an electric resistance in the control unit or a steam valve (model-dependent).

Cooling: By mains water or a recirculating loop using an optional chiller/cryostat.

Control range: From mains water temp +5 °C up to 65 °C, accuracy ±0.2 °C.

Display range: 0–150 °C, resolution/accuracy ±0.1 °C.

Liquid-Phase Sensor — Dissolved Oxygen (pO₂)

Sensor: Swiss-made pO₂ electrode.

Control use: DO setpoint drives cascade actions across agitation (rpm), feed, and airflow/O₂ (if configured), plus other parameters.

Range & accuracy: 0–150% DO, accuracy ±3%.

Sequencing: Supports recipe-based DO control with time-based steps (≥ 10 programmable steps).

Liquid-Phase Sensor — pH

Sensor: Swiss-made pH electrode (sterilizable).

Control: Stable signal with intelligent PID for high-accuracy regulation; fully integrated in recipe control.

Display range: 0.00–14.00 with ±0.01 resolution.

Auto control range: 2.00–12.00 with ±0.02 control accuracy.

Operation: Online measurement with automatic alarms (out-of-range, fault).

Cabling: pH electrodes and leads made in Switzerland.

Liquid-Phase Sensor — Antifoam Probe

Function: Detects foam level in the vessel and automatically triggers the antifoam dosing pump.

Integration: Setpoint, delay, and dosing volume are managed in the control software and logged per batch.

Override: Manual dosing and sensor bypass available from the HMI (for setup or troubleshooting).

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LED Lighting

Construction: Each vessel is illuminated by a Philips LED belt housed in a stainless-steel removable frame, released with two metal clips for quick access. FPCB LED strips run at 24 V, rated for 20,000 h, with 60–80 LEDs per meter. Power density is ~6–8 W/m (depends on LED density and vessel size). The installed strip length is tailored to deliver your specified intensity.

Performance: Intensity on request, up to 750 µmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹ at the vessel surface. CRI > 80.

Spectrum options: Warm White (3000 K), Neutral White (4000 K), Cool White (6500 K), or custom mixing.

Control: Lighting is managed from the main HMI and can be adjusted on a 0–7 scale for quick, repeatable setpoints.

20 WEEKS BETWEEN THE NEED AND THE SOLUTION

THE PROCESS | Tailor-Made Manufacturing

Our lab-scale stainless-steel fermenters are built to your specifications. All stainless parts – tanks, lids, and piping – are fabricated by Bailun in an integrated sheet-metal workshop for fast iteration and consistent quality.

Control & integration

  • Siemens S7 PLC with Bailun-developed software.

  • Native connectivity to existing supervision systems via OPC-UA and PROFINET (SCADA-type).

  • Remote monitoring and control from a PC across all your fermenters.

Serviceability

Critical components (e.g., pumps, probes, actuators) are sourced primarily from European or US manufacturers to simplify maintenance, calibration, and long-term parts availability.

DAY 0
Requirements capture

We document your process needs. If you have a URS, we use it; otherwise, your answers in our online configurator are enough to start.

V1 budgetary quote

We issue an initial technical/commercial estimate based on the URS or configurator input.

Review session #1 (Teams)

Joint review of needs, scope, and options; alignment on constraints and priorities.

Refinement & confirmations

One or more passes to finalize the technical scope and commercial terms.

Order & deposit

We register your purchase order and deposit to lock timeline and resources.

Project team setup

Formation of a client–installer–manufacturer working group. Objective: validate GA drawings, nozzle/port list, I/O list, and the P&ID before fabrication.

Manufacturing

Stainless-steel fabrication, assembly, wiring, software configuration, and internal QA.

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

Witnessed tests at the factory per agreed protocol; punch-list closure before shipment.

Logistics

Sea or air freight arranged with packing lists, manuals, and certificates.

Site works: installation → commissioning → training → SAT

On-site installation and utilities hookup, commissioning, operator training, and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) to hand over a ready-to-run system.

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TALK WITH A SPECIALIST AND GET YOUR QUOTE

NEXT STEPS:

  1. Tell us your organism, working volume, and strategy.
  2. We propose configuration, scope, and timeline.

WHY BLANC-LABO

Operational in 20 weeks. Moving forward safely even on a tight budget.

  • Fixed deadline: clear milestones and go-live in 20 weeks.
  • Turnkey: selection → design → manufacturing → IQ/OQ → start-up with your recipes.
  • Industrial control: Siemens S7 PLC + BIOWIT, alarms, data logging and OPC-UA.
  • Real scaling: same logic from lab to pilot and industrial (0.2 L → 50,000 L).
  • Local support: installation, training, maintenance and spare parts in the UK.
  • Defined cost and scope: closed proposal by configuration, no surprises.
  • For your process: bacteria, yeasts, cells, microalgae; batch, fed-batch or perfusion.
  • Complete documentation: URS, port lists, P&ID (NDA), FAT/SAT, exportable reports.

For teams that need to validate now. Reliable data, quick decisions.

OUR SERVICES

COMMISSIONING

Unpacking and installation with order conformity check. Connection to customer utilities according to manufacturer specifications. Commissioning and on-site training provided by Blanc Labo technicians.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Preventive and corrective maintenance with customised plans: original spare parts, on-site interventions and remote assistance. Options for contracts, SLAs and scheduled downtime calendars.

CONSUMABLES, SPARE-PARTS

Agile supply of consumables and wear parts: identification of references, quick quotation and scheduled delivery according to your usage plan.

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Model Typical working volume Vessel Agitation Sterilization
Bench-top photobioreactors 1–10 L GLASS / 316L Low-shear Autoclave
Stainless-steel photobioreactors 10–5000 L 316L Overhead (Rushton/Marine) Autoclave
Multiple photobioreactors (parallel) 1–10 L. Up to 24in parallel 316L Magnetic/overhead Autoclave