Fermentation Solutions

Fermentation is a process by which yeast and some bacteria convert sugars to compounds such as alcohols and acids. The process is exploited by the bio-industry and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the beverage and food industries.

GEA fermentation systems are custom designed for the cultivation of microbial, yeast and fungal products. These processes are typically very dynamic; they have shorter run times because of faster cell doubling times and higher oxygen uptake requirements (OUR), translating into higher airflow and agitation requirements. Consequently, these types of micro-organisms grow to higher cell densities and require better temperature control as a result of the heat generated from higher respiration rates.

• long-term sterility during medium or nutrient change, aseptic sampling, aeration, venting or transfer.
• highly accurate temperature control.
• stirrers adapted to provide optimum oxygen transfer rates and cell densities.
• dead-leg free design.