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Bio-fermentation Ethanol Production Practical Training Unit Operations Pilot Plant
Item Number : LPK-IBFE
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Fermentation Modes
- Aerobic and Anaerobic
- Distillation Modes
- Batch and Continuous
- Separation Methods
- Plate-and-Frame Filtration, Membrane Separation
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Introduction
The Bio-fermentation Ethanol Production Practical Training Unit Operations Pilot Plant is an integrated, industrial-scale learning platform designed for university laboratories. By utilizing the production of ethanol—a vital solvent, chemical feedstock, and renewable fuel—as the core process, this pilot plant consolidates multiple complex unit operations into a single continuous training system. Students can gain hands-on experience in biochemical fermentation, solid-liquid filtration, membrane separation, and fractionated distillation, bridging the gap between theoretical classroom concepts and actual industrial engineering practices.
The pilot plant features a highly adaptable architecture. To accommodate different laboratory spaces, curriculum requirements, and student capacities, both the hardware configurations and control software can be customized to meet the specific pedagogical needs of your department.
Key Features and Educational Benefits
- Comprehensive Process Flow: Integrates upstream biological fermentation, midstream solid-liquid refining, and downstream distillation separation to demonstrate a complete bio-chemical production line.
- Hybrid Operation Modes: Combines automated touch-screen control (HMI) with manual valves, enabling students to develop both system-level process monitoring skills and tactile engineering competencies.
- Industrial-Grade Components: Utilizes stainless steel vessels, industrial sensors, and standard piping layouts to replicate a modern manufacturing environment, preparing students for professional careers.
- Flexible Process Capabilities: Supports both aerobic and anaerobic fermentation modes, as well as batch and continuous distillation configurations, allowing for diverse experimental designs.
- Robust Safety and Utility Control: Built on sturdy, mobile aluminum frames with integrated safety mechanisms, centralized exhaust management, and automated temperature/pressure controls.
Detail & Parts
Technical Specifications & Unit Configurations
| Unit Module | Key Operations & Functional Specifications | Dimensions (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Utility Unit | • Supplies stable softened water, cooling water, compressed air, and vacuum. • Features an on-site touchscreen interface for automatic main control combined with manual operation points. |
≤ 2200mm × 1120mm × 2050mm |
| Fermentation Unit | • Supports aerobic fermentation, anaerobic fermentation, and seed culture. • Features steam sterilization, jacketed heat exchange, and pneumatic air transfer. • Equipped with quantitative feeding and automatic temperature control via a water bath. |
≤ 2200mm × 1120mm × 2050mm |
| Product Refining Unit | • Conducts solid-liquid separation via plate-and-frame filtration. • Performs membrane separation to filter out glucose macromolecules. • Equipped with a quantitative feeding system. |
≤ 2200mm × 1120mm × 2050mm |
| Packed Distillation Unit | • Supports batch and continuous distillation with adjustable reflux ratios. • Features constant power or automatic pressure self-control for the reboiler. • Centralized exhaust management to prevent chemical vapors from escaping. |
≤ 2200mm × 1120mm × 2285mm |
Curriculum Integration and Textbook Alignment
This pilot plant is designed to support academic programs in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, and Food Engineering. By mapping the plant's operational modules directly to classic academic textbooks, instructors can easily align laboratory sessions with core theoretical lectures.
| Textbook Reference | Associated Unit Operation | Practical Application in the Pilot Plant |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering | Distillation & Mass Transfer | Operating the packed column under continuous and batch modes, adjusting reflux ratios, and analyzing concentration profiles. |
| Transport Processes and Unit Operations | Solid-Liquid Separation & Filtration | Performing slurry separation via the plate-and-frame filter press and clarifying products via the membrane filtration system. |
| Chemical Engineering Design | Bioreactor Design & Thermal Control | Managing jacketed heat transfer, sterilization cycles, and mass balances across aerobic and anaerobic fermentation processes. |
| Transport Processes and Unit Operations | Fluid Flow & Piping Dynamics | Managing fluid transport, pump calibration, pneumatic material transfer, and utility supply distribution. |
Flexible Customization Options
Recognizing that higher education institutions have unique laboratory layouts and instructional focuses, this pilot plant is fully customizable. Both the software system (including data logging features, DCS mimic interfaces, and automation levels) and the physical hardware (including vessel volumes, column heights, and utility integrations) can be modified. Our engineering team works directly with university professors to tailor the equipment to your specific curriculum.
About LABPARK
With over 20 years of experience serving the higher education sector, LABPARK is a professional provider of integrated laboratory equipment. We focus on delivering comprehensive engineering and training solutions across six primary disciplines: chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, food science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering.
Driven by a commitment to academic excellence and technical innovation, LABPARK holds 209 technical patents and has established long-term partnerships with more than 289 universities and colleges worldwide. Our state-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing base spans 49,000 square meters, ensuring that all equipment is built to meet rigorous safety, durability, and educational standards.
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