Method of injection of co2 and elimination of o2 in a plate-type reactor
OwnerPhilippe BOUDIERinventor
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Abstract
The present invention concerns a method of cultivation of microorganisms in a bioreactor wherein the culture medium comprises carbon dioxide (CO2) as carbon source. The CO2 supply in the bioreactor is regulated using a membrane contactor.
Claims20
Method of cultivation of a microorganism in a culture medium comprising CO2 as carbon source and comprising a step of cultivation of the microorganism in a bioreactor comprising CO2 supply means, characterised in that the CO2 supply means comprise a membrane contactor for regulating the flows of CO2 and O2 in the culture medium, and wherein the flow of CO2 is directed to the culture medium and the flow of O2 is directed to the exterior of the culture medium through the transfer membrane of the membrane contactor.
Microalgae fermentation device comprising a fermentation reactor, CO2 supply means, and where applicable lighting means, characterised in that the CO2 supply means comprise a membrane contactor for regulating the flows of CO2 and O2, wherein the flow of CO2 is directed to the culture medium and the flow of O2 is directed to the exterior of the culture medium.
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