Anaerobic Fermentation Plant to IIT Kharagpur.

Project Overview

The pilot plant was for developing and data collection for scaleup. The anaerobic fermentation plant consisted of :

a. Pulverier: A 3Hp pulveriser equipped with cyclones and dust collectors to pulverize medium hard rocky material and chemicals.

b. Media preparation  and sterilization facilities.

c. Seed Fermenters: SS made jacketed seed fermenters (40 liter capacity) with stirrer , ports and sampling system   equipped with  PID controllers for temperature, speed , pH, dissolved oxygen and level . The system was compatible with PLC based SCADA, display, control and data logging.  The systems were integrated connected with required pipe and safety instruments. Special valves were used to prevent chocking of feed and discharge lines.

d. Residual solid removal from fermented mass: An integrate system consisting of basket centrifuge, collection vessels, and pumps were provided. Suitable steam boiler and chilled water systems of required capacity  were a part of the plant. The equipment were installed, inter connected and integrated.