Fermentation Broth Agitator

Fermentation is a critical process in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage, and biofuels. The Fermentation Broth Agitator is an essential component that ensures uniform mixing, optimal aeration, and efficient mass transfer, leading to enhanced microbial and enzymatic activity.

At Verito Engineering Private Limited, we offer cutting-edge Fermentation Broth Agitators designed to optimize process performance, from lab-scale development to full-scale production. Our solutions are tailored to meet the most stringent industry standards, ensuring high efficiency, energy savings, and regulatory compliance.

 

 

 

Engineering & Development Support

 

Development & Basic Design Phase

During this phase, process feasibility is assessed, and initial design concepts are developed. Verito Engineering supports customers by:

  • Establishing mass transfer correlations based on measurement data.
  • Optimizing oxygen transfer rate (OTR/kLa) and scaling up mass transfer.
  • Designing agitators, vessels, and heat exchangers for fermentation.
  • Conducting CFD studies to optimize fluid flow and temperature gradients.
  • Optimizing bioreactor energy efficiency through agitator and compressor design.

Detailed Design & Regulatory Compliance

At this stage, the fermentation process is refined, and mechanical aspects are verified. Our support includes:

  • Detailed design of fermenter agitators and vessel internals.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) Analysis to ensure mechanical integrity.
  • Verification of heat transfer concepts for process efficiency.
  • Consultation on agitator cleanability & vessel internal design.
  • Optimization of addition and measurement points in pilot and production scale.

 

Manufacturing, Installation & Optimization

 

In this phase, agitators are manufactured, installed, and optimized for peak performance. Verito Engineering ensures:

 

  • Manufacturing & supply of fermenter agitators per latest industry standards.
  • On-site installation & commissioning for seamless integration.
  • Compliant documentation (Good Documentation Practice - GDP).
  • Customer-specific quality control & Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
  • Vibration & strength analysis for optimizing existing reactor systems using Finite Element Method (FEM).

 

Key Features

 

Efficient Mixing & Mass Transfer

  • Homogeneous Suspension: Prevents sedimentation of microbial culture and nutrients, ensuring consistent distribution.
  • Improved Mass Transfer Rates: Enhances oxygen transfer efficiency (OTR/kLa) for optimal fermentation yield.
  • Custom Impeller Designs: Engineered to meet specific process requirements, including high-viscosity applications.

Precision Speed & Torque Control

  • Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Compatibility: Adjusts impeller speed to match fermentation phases.
  • High-Torque Drive: Capable of handling high-viscosity fermentation broths.
  • Smooth Operation: Reduces shear stress, preserving the integrity of sensitive biological cultures.

Hygienic & Regulatory-Compliant Design

  • GMP & ASME BPE Compliant: Designed to meet strict pharmaceutical and food-grade industry requirements.
  • CIP/SIP Ready: Compatible with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems for sterile operation.

Advanced Impeller Selection

  • Rushton Turbine & Concave Disk Turbine: Ideal for high gas dispersion applications.
  • Hydrofoil Impeller: Energy-efficient with high flow rates.
  • Pitched Blade Turbine: Versatile mixing for aerated and non-aerated fermentations.

 

Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Drive Type Top-entry
Motor Power 0.5 kW to 75 kW (customizable)
Speed Range 10 - 500 RPM (VSD available)
Material of Construction SS304L, SS316L, SS904L, Alloy 926
Seal Type Single/Dual Mechanical Seal or Lip Seal
Impeller Types Rushton, Concave, Hydrofoil, Pitched Blade
Sterilization Compatibility CIP/SIP Ready
Mounting Options Flange Mounted

 

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Antibiotics, enzyme production, probiotics.
  • Biotechnology: Cell culture agitation, biofuel production, recombinant proteins.
  • Food & Beverage: Dairy fermentation, brewing, soy fermentation, yeast cultivation.
  • Chemical & Biofuel Industry: Ethanol fermentation, bioplastic production, organic acid fermentation.

Why Choose Verito’s Fermentation Broth Agitators?

  • Custom Engineered Solutions: Agitators designed for specific fermentation requirements.
  • High Energy Efficiency: Optimized impeller designs reduce power consumption.
  • Long Service Life: High-quality, corrosion-resistant materials ensure durability.
  • Sterile & Hygienic: Compliance with global sanitary and food safety standards.
  • Expert Engineering Support: Process design, CFD studies, and regulatory consultation.

For customized solutions, contact Verito Engineering Private Limited today and optimize your fermentation processes with our high-performance Fermentation Broth Agitators.

 

 

 

Know more about mixing Technology

 

These mixer agitators are comes in several specifications as per the need of our customers. The offered mixer agitators are tested from our end in order to deliver a defect free range to customer's end. Our mixer agitators are developed with quality material under the direction of skilled professionals.

 

We ensure the highest quality & performance of our Agitators. At the same time, we have a very strong performance track record of supplying various types of agitators for various applications.

 

Ask more to our Agitator Design Experts

 

  • Tip Speed
  • Pumping Capacity
  • Detention Time
  • ChemScale
  • Velocity gradient
  • Torque
  • Specific Power
  • Material of Construction

 

Agitator Manufacturing Champions

 

  • Accuracy of Machining
  • Lathe Machine, CNC, VMC
  • Qualified & Approved Welding Procedures

 

Tests Conducted by the Verito Quality Specialties

 

Performance
  • Run Trail
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • RPM
  • Current
Dimensional
  • Run Out
  • DFT
  • Dimensions
  • Dynamic & Static Balancing
Chemical & Mechanical
  • UT
  • PMI
  • DP
  • PT

 

Final Assembly

 

  • We care about the Aesthetics of our Products

 

CFD in Mixing Technology
What is CFD ?

 

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) represents an approved approach within the realm of fluid mechanics. Its widespread application is evident in industries such as automotive, aircraft, process, and mixing.
  • The primary objective of CFD is to address fluid flow-related inquiries by leveraging numerical techniques. The governing equations typically revolve around principles like Navier-Stokes, Euler, or potential-based equations.

 

Flow Simulation at Verito

 

  • Verito leverages cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology, alongside laboratory experiments and field trials, to design, scale-up, enhance, or modernize agitators and mixing systems.
  • Verito’s engineers utilize CFD technology to gain an in-depth understanding of velocity distribution, flow patterns, areas with low velocity (referred to as dead zones, as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 & 3), as well as regions with both low and high shear rates within various mixing system configurations.
  • This enables the testing of multiple system setups and tank agitator designs to achieve optimal performance. Additionally, CFD technology aids Verito in fine-tuning impeller blade designs to strike a balance between power requirements and pumping capacity.

 

Key Outcomes of CFD-Studies

 

  • In-depth Information of Flow pattern
  • Areas with the potential of low mixing intensity can be pinpointed and rectified.
  • Availability of crucial process parameters like shear and energy dissipation
  • Evaluation of different design options
  • Shortened project timelines for complex process mixing systems
  • Mitigation of project risks
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