Bioreactors provide a controlled environment for microbial growth. Bruery Bot is a benchtop automated CSTR for brewing developed as a capstone design project. The unit is mostly used for teaching.
Reactor Volume: At least 2 gallons Visibility of Reaction Chamber: Visible from outside Control Accuracy (concentration, pH, temperature): ±5% of setpoint Continuous Monitoring: Level, Temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Pressure, Turbidity Gas Concentration Measurement: Alcohol vapor, Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Other features: Ease of Disassembly Corrosion and Leaching Resistance Materials Backflow Prevention Leakage Detection and Electronics Protection Mobility Movable by one person Uses Off-the-Shelf Components