off-gas analysis for bioprocess optimization

BCP-CO2

In situ measurement of CO2. For more success in your bioprocess.

Technical Short Facts

  • Measuring Principle: Infrared, dual wavelength
  • Measuring range 0-10 Vol.%, 0-25 Vol.% 0-50 Vol.% (others on request)
  • Drift < ± 2% value / year
  • Accuracy <0.2% FS (full scale) ± 3% value
  • Housing Aluminium (IP65) or PA
  • Mechanical connections G 1¼” , GL 45, Tri-Clamp SMS38, hose connection 4-12 mm etc.
  • Operating temperature Temperature difference max. 25°C (45 °F) e.g. 15 - 40 °C (59 – 104°F)
  • Power Supply 12 or 24 VDC, 1A
  • Output RS 232, 4-20 mA, USB

Defined, continuous, online real-time CO2 analysis often is the key to success in modern bioprocessing. The BCP-CO2 gas analyzer can be applied in every scale starting from shake flasks or anaerobic digesters in the lab up to industrial scales. The BCP-CO2 allows you to scale up your process using the same technology at every scale step minimizing variations and unpredictabilities due to changes in measuring technology at the different scales. The BCP-CO2 gas analyzer is easy to connect directly to the exhaust flow of all types of fermenters and bioreactors (stainless steel, single-use or glass). In combination with a bioprocess software (such as BlueVIS) the BCP-CO2 can be used to calculate essential respiration parameters as CER (carbon dioxide emission rate) and RQ (respiratory quotient). All BCP-analyzers are available with aluminium (pilot to industrial scale use) or PA (lab scale) casings.

BCP-CO2 – non-invasive measurement independent from flow and scale  

  • in-situ gas analysis ➔ non-invasive measurement directly where it happens
  • flow and scale independent ➔ one type of analyzer (technology) type for all scales ➔ less variations and unpredictable influences
  • direct integration in gas pipelines behind the sterile barrier ➔ calibrate your analyzer at any time without the risk of contamination
  • pressure and temperature compensated automatically leading to high accuracy and process reliability
  • universal mounting opportunities for convenient integration on new or existing equipment
  • standardized data interfaces for simple connection to any process lead system (PLS)

Application areas

  • pharmaceutical industry
  • biogas plants
  • any type of fermentation processes
  • laboratory scale
  • large industrial plants
  • (parallel) bioreactors
  • connection to disposables available

Protect your sensor during steam sterilization

The SGP-1 sample gas pump from BlueSens is installed between the pipe and your analyzer. During the sterilization process, it cools down the gas, collects the water and thus protects your sensor from damage.

The analyzer can remain mounted during the entire process. 

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