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Simulate biogas production processes

BPC® Bioreactors

- modular bioreactors in various configurations and sizes

 

Our modular, robust CSTR and high-rate anaerobic bioreactors are built using high-quality materials in order to meet the demands of biogas labs. Extremely user-friendly, they are the ideal experiment platforms for simulating anaerobic fermentation processes at laboratory scale.

Our bioreactors are:

  • Resistant to leakage and corrosion
  • Flexible, modular design
  • Easy to run and maintain
  • Available in five different sizes and six configurations
CSTR, EGSB, IC reactors for biogas applications
5 l glass CSTR reactor for anaerobic digestion

BPC® CSTR-5G
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5 l stainless steel CSTR reactor for biogas research

BPC® CSTR-5S
Article no: 07-0000-01

10 l CSTR reactors for biogas labs

BPC® CSTR-10S
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20 l IC reactor for biogas research

BPC® IC-20 S
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20 l EGSB reactor for biogas applications

BPC® UASB/EGSB-20 S
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Bioreactors for lab scale anaerobic digestion

Sizes and configurations to meet your needs

Choose from three CSTR bioreactor size options (2, 5 and 10 litres) and three different configurations in glass (G) or stainless steel (S) (CSTR-5G, CSTR-5S, CSTR-10S). Our CSTR are built using corrosion-resistant stainless steel specifically selected for the most demanding biogas and biofuel applications.

For high-rate anaerobic digesters, we offer three different reactor configurations (UASB / EGSB-20S, IC-20S). All reactors are built using corrosion-resistant and durable stainless steel for long-time operation.

Easy assembly and maintenance

Each bioreactor has standard connection points, allowing for easy assembly, disassembly and maintenance. Instruments can be operated in standalone or connected in a series depending upon requirements.

5 l glass CSTR reactor for fermentation assays in lab
Bioreactor with agitation system for laboratory use

Adapted for low and high solid content

All CSTR bioreactors are adapted for feedstocks with either low- or high-solid content and have excellent sealing under anaerobic conditions, using a robust tri-clamp system. The reactors offer a self-discharging port for digested slurry with automatic slurry level control.

Each CSTR, UASB / EGSB and IC bioreactor is fully compatible with the BPC BioReactor Simulator and BPC® Go for simulating biological fermentation processes where gas flow measurement is needed.

Stainless steel bioreactors

Unique wall jacket design

The unique wall jacket configuration allows for independent heating or cooling. You precisely control the temperature of the bioreactors by circulating heated or cooled water continually through the wall jacket that covers the entire side of the reactor.

Glass bioreactor with agitation system

Viewing port for complete control

Each CSTR and UASB / EGSB bioreactor has two viewing ports on opposite sides allowing for visual inspection of a process. This lets you monitor a continuous process via key parameters such as gas flow, pH and temperature, and detect foam formation during the AD process.

What people say?

…thank you for standing over your product and the scientific response, and thanks for producing such a wonderful laboratory instrument for continuous process simulation.
DR. EOIN ALLEN
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, IRELAND
The design of gas, liquid and solid in/outlets are suitable for our experimental needs. No blockage issue has ever been experienced. We are fully satisfied by Bioprocess Control’s pilot scale solution, it earns us some envious looks from colleagues.
MRS. LAËTITA CARDONA & MR. OLIVIER CHAPLEUR
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, IRSTEA, ANTONY, FRANCE

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Technical Specifications

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UASB/EGSB-20S

Reactor type: Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) and Expanded Granular Sludge Blanket (EGSB) reactor Volume: 20 l Materials: high quality stainless steel (AISI 316) Design: modular design for easy installation and maintenance Viewing points: two sight glass windows for visualisation Sampling ports: two sampling ports reserved for on-line process monitoring Support

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IC-20S

Reactor type: Internal Circulation (IC) reactor Volume: 20 l Materials: high quality stainless steel (AISI 316) Design: modular design for easy installation and maintenance Sampling ports: four sampling ports reserved for on-line process monitoring Support frame: self-supporting frame in stainless steel for easy system setup Temperature control: external thermal circulator Dimension: H

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CSTR-2G

Reactor type: CSTR Volume: 2 l Materials: high quality glass (reactor body) Mixing of reactors: Multifunctional agitation system with brushless DC motors for long-life operation. Remote speed and on/off control via analogue voltage signal (0-12 VDC). Manually adjustable speed, direction and time interval, as well as timer function to set time periods for

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10 l CSTR reactors for biogas labs
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CSTR-10S

Reactor type: CSTR Volume: 10 l Materials: high quality stainless steel (AISI 316) Mixing of reactors: Multifunctional agitation system with brushless DC motor for long-life operation. Remote speed and on/off control via analogue voltage signal (0-12 VDC). Manually adjustable speed, direction and time interval, as well as timer function to set time periods

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5 l stainless steel CSTR reactor for biogas research
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CSTR-5S

Reactor type: CSTR Volume: 5 l Materials: high quality stainless steel (AISI 316) Mixing of reactors: Multifunctional agitation system with brushless DC motor for long-life operation. Remote speed and on/off control via analogue voltage signal (0-12 VDC). Manually adjustable speed, direction and time interval, as well as timer function to set time periods

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CSTR-5G

Reactor type: CSTR Volume: 5 l Materials: high quality glass (reactor body) and stainless steel (reactor lid) (AISI 316) Mixing of reactors: Multifunctional agitation system with brushless DC motor for long-life operation. Remote speed and on/off control via analogue voltage signal (0-12 VDC). Manually adjustable speed, direction and time interval, as well as

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10 l CSTR reactor for fermentation tests
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General features

Temperature control: Recirculation water bath with water jacket in reactors. Wall jacket configuration for independent heating or cooling Rotating speed range: 15 – 300 rpm Reactor lid and connection points with tri-clamp configuration for easy assembling and disassembling Double view port configuration for all stainless steel reactors Flexible feedstock inlet

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