Designed for the unique requirements of microbial fermentation
Designed to meet your needs
The Rotech Single-Use Fermentor (S.U.F) was designed to meet your unique and rigorous needs for microbial applications, while maintaining the flexibility, ease of use, and efficiency found with our single- use systems.
Robust and scalable
The Rotech S.U.F. and Rotech BioProcess Container (BPC) system use traditional stainless steel fermentor engineering principles to meet the high demands of industrial microbiology with efficient mass transfer, mixing, and temperature control.
The complete line of Rotech S.U.F. systems offer
(1)30 L and 300 L working volume with a 5:1 turndown ratio.
(2)Vertically centered, top-driven impeller locations for powerful mixing.
(3)Consistent scalability from process development through production.
Powerful and efficient
The Rotech S.U.F. and BPC system is designed to deliver optimal growth of microorganisms through high gas flow rates, powerful agitation, and efficient cooling. Purpose-built to match the process demands of traditional clean-in-place and steam in-place (CIP/SIP) stainless steel fermentors, the S.U.F. design makes the transition from traditional to single-use fermentors straightforward and easy.
The system offers
(1)Powerful mixing from a top-driven shaft with three Rushton impellers in a baffled vessel.
(2)Controlled, flexible delivery of air and oxygen through drilled-hole spargers.
(3)Reliable off-gassing with proprietary exhaust management system.
(4)Increased cooling capacity with 3:1 aspect ratio that maximizes surface area.
(5)Automated foam control to reduce the risk of excess foam buildup.
(6)Robust BPC design with integrated sensor technology.
The S.U.F. BioProcess Container: Quality and flexibility
Rotech BPCs are available for the S.U.F. in standard or customized configurations, with your choice of Rotech Film. The BPC includes a three-Rushton impeller assembly, sparger, vent filter, and integrally sealed ports for sensor probes and line set additions. The innovative exhaust management system effectively condenses exhaust gases and transfers condensate back into the fermentor, preventing potential vent filter blockage and bag pressurization.
Custom BPCs accommodate a range of applications. A variety of components have been qualified to maximize design flexibility, including
(1)Single-use sensors.
(2)Tubing and clamps.
(3)Connector types.
Tank design: Ergonomic and elegant
The S.U.F. tank has an ergonomic design, compact footprint, and is highly configurable through an open-architecture approach. The single-use format eliminates time-consuming CIP/SIP procedures.
Features include
(1)Simplified BPC loading with a vertical access door.
(2)Clear access to harvest lines with the open-frame design.
(3)Water jacket for effective heat transfer.
(4)Easy setup of the BPC with the drive shaft.
Controllers and options: Adaptability and choice
The Rotech S.U.F. offers a choice of control systems in either an open-architecture or turnkey system. An open-architecture system allows you to integrate with any controller, perhaps one already in use in your facility. Alternatively, the S.U.F. can be supplied as a ready-to-use, turnkey system with Rotech controller.
Additional options include
(1)Load cells.
(2)Exhaust gas vent filter heater.
(3)Cable management tree.
(4)Electrical box for remote agitation control.
Note: Water jacket systems require an external temperature control unit.
Technical support
Knowledgeable and comprehensive.
Our global field-based technical support team is here to help you every step of the way with local installation and technical support.
We can also provide you with additional support documentation upon request.
All systems are supplied with
(1)Comprehensive user's guide.
(2)Equipment turnover package.
(3)Validation guide.
