Automatic analyser/computer system for adaptive control of phosphate concentration during fermentation
1985
Automatic Control of Phosphate Concentration in Fermentation
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): M. P(cs et al.
Hypothesis
An automatic on-line measuring and control system can effectively manage phosphate concentration during fermentation.
Conclusion
The developed system successfully controlled phosphate concentration during fermentation without significant variance between measuring and control systems.
Supporting Evidence
- The system was tested with standard phosphate solutions and yeast suspension.
- Phosphate concentration was controlled at preset levels of 40 and 50 mg/l.
- The measuring and control system worked reliably for over 10 hours of fermentation.
Takeaway
This study created a smart system that helps keep the right amount of phosphate in a fermentation process, making it work better.
Methodology
An automatic analyser was used to measure phosphate concentration, and a computer controlled the process using an adaptive control algorithm.
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