A system for controlling production conditions in anaerobic bioreactors, controlled via the Internet of Things (IoT).

Abstract

OCR 30 / 11 / 2566 A system for controlling production conditions in anaerobic bioreactors, controlled via a system... The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of a tank containing a fermentation starter solution, which will be transported... The water is transferred through a pipe using a centrifugal pump into the installed bioreactor. Temperature sensors, pH sensors, and other sensors. Oxygen levels are measured (using an oxygen sensor), and a system is installed inside the bioreactor. Stirring with an agitator blade, once the fermentation starter solution is transferred into the bioreactor, the system begins. The controlled conditions include temperature, pH, and oxygen gas content. The desired conditions are set via a web application, and the system then controls those conditions. According to the specified values, including a data management system that records the fermentation conditions of the bioreactor. Sensor measurements are used to review past conditions, analyze them, and use them to improve fermentation conditions. Appropriate to continue.

Claims

OCR 30 / 11 / 2566 1. A system for controlling production conditions in an anaerobic bioreactor, controlled via a system... The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of a fermentation solution container (1). It is cylindrical in shape with a tightly fitting lid, and made of plastic, glass, or stainless steel, for storage. The fermentation starter solution, which is transferred through a pipe by a centrifugal pump (2), enters the inner layer of the tank. Bioreactor (3) which is in the form of a cylindrical tank with rounded ends (Ellipsoidal shape) It has a lid and an outer tank (4) that encloses the bioreactor (3) from the bottom of the tank to the edge of the lid. The top, which has a gap for water to flow through, the outer tank (4) is connected to the water inlet and outlet pipes. The bioreactor (3) and the outer tank (4) are made of stainless steel. Inside the tank Bioreactor (3) A temperature sensor (5) is installed on the lid of the tank. pH sensor (6) and oxygen sensor (7) And a stirring system with a stirring blade (8) is installed for stirring the solution, the stirring blade has a rod connected to the motor (9). Located in the center of the top of the tank lid, this system controls the fermentation conditions inside the bioreactor. (Bioreactor) (3) will set the desired conditions through the web application (24) via the system. Internet (26) and Server (27) to the control box (23) when the fermentation starter solution It is loaded into the bioreactor (3). The control box (23) sends an electronic signal. <Electronics) ไปควบคุมสภาวะที่กำหนด ได้แก่ อุณหภูมิ ค่าความเป็นกรด-ด่าง และปริมาณแก๊สออกซิเจน (Oxygen gas) inside the bioreactor (3) 2. Production condition control system for anaerobic bioreactors, controlled via a system. The Internet of Things (IoT), according to Claim 1, where control over defined conditions is achieved, includes: Temperature, pH, and oxygen gas content inside the bioreactor. (3) will use electronic signals through a temperature sensor (5) which will The temperature of the liquid inside the bioreactor (3) is measured and compared to the temperature. If the value is different from the value being compared, the control box (23) will send an electronic signal. (Electronics) operates the centrifugal pump (13) to pump the water inside the tank to heat it. (10) It is cylindrical in shape and made of stainless steel, with a hole for connecting the inlet pipe and The outlet of the water, which the water inside the tank is heated (10), is heated by a heater (11) of the enclosed type or A coiled wire is installed around the outside of the tank, and a temperature sensor (12) is installed inside the tank. Heat (10) for measuring the temperature of the water when the centrifugal pump (13) is working, the water inside The heating element (10) flows into the outer tank (4) through the water inlet wrap, and then the water flows out through the pipe. The outlet of the outer tank (4) goes into the heating tank (10) again. The system will increase the temperature of the water in the heating tank. Heat (10) until the temperature of the solution inside the bioreactor (3) is within the specified range. The system will turn off the heater (11) but keep the centrifugal pump (13) running. At all times, if the temperature drops, the system will turn on the heater again to increase the water temperature. (Electronics) via a pH sensor (p H sensor) (6) which measures the pH value. The liquid inside the bioreactor (3) The measured values ​​are compared to the pH values. As specified, if the solution inside the bioreactor (3) has an acidity value greater than the specified range. The control box (23) will send electronic signals to the peristaltic pump (15). Transfer of different solutions from the solution container (14) into the bioreactor (3). To increase the pH of the fermentation solution, the alkaline solution is gradually added drop by drop to the solution while stirring. With the stirring blade (8) continuously and the pH value is measured with the pH sensor (6) until When the pH level increases within the specified range, the peristaltic pump is stopped. pump) (15) and in the case where the solution inside the bioreactor (3) has a higher alkalinity value During the specified period, the control box (23) will send an electronic signal to the peristaltic pump. pump) (17) transfers the acid solution from the acid solution tank (16) into the bioreactor. (Bioreactor) (3) To reduce the acidity of the fermentation solution, the acid solution is slowly dripped into the solution. with continuous stirring by the impeller (8) and measurement of the pH value with the pH sensor. (6) Until the pH value increases within the specified range, the peristaltic pump is stopped. (Peristaltic pump) (17) and control of the amount of oxygen gas inside the bioreactor. (Bioreactor) (3) Use electronic signals (Electronics) through a sensor to measure the amount of oxygen gas (Oxygen) sensor) (7) which will measure the amount of oxygen gas (Oxygen gas) liquid inside the bioreactor. (Bioreactor) (3) The measured value is compared with the specified oxygen gas value, which the system This is a controlled anaerobic fermentation process that uses nitrogen gas. gas) replaces the oxygen gas inside the bioreactor (3) until none remains. Oxygen gas is inside the bioreactor (3), creating an oxygen-free environment. When the oxygen sensor (7) detects that there is oxygen gas present. Inside the bioreactor (3), the control box (23) sends electronic signals. Open the electronic valve (18) to allow the nitrogen gas inside the tank to enter. Nitrogen gas (19) is filled and flows into the bioreactor (3) at the channel. Gas enters through the tank lid and exits the tank through the gas outlet on the tank lid which has a check valve (20). It is installed to prevent air containing oxygen gas from flowing into the bioreactor. (Bioreactor) (3) The system will open the electronic valve (Electronic valve) (18) to transfer the gas. Nitrogen gas enters the bioreactor (3) until the oxygen gas sensor is activated. (Oxygen sensor) (7) will not detect oxygen gas inside the bioreactor. (3) Therefore, an order was given to close the operation of the electronic valve (18).

3. Production condition control system for anaerobic bioreactors, controlled via a system. The Internet of Things (IT), as defined by claim 1 or 2, where during fermentation it is possible... Record the production conditions, including temperature, pH, and oxygen gas concentration. Inside the bioreactor (3) of the solution inside the bioreactor (3) temperature value The water in the heating tank (10) passes through the data collection system (25), where the data obtained is recorded in a table format, namely: Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, once the fermentation process is complete. As specified, the system will be controlled on the website (Web application) (24), resulting in the control of the conditions, namely the system. Controlling temperature, pH, and oxygen gas levels, along with a closed stirring system. The system then opens the electronic valve (21) to remove the substance from the reactor tank. Bioreactor (3) is stored in the fermentation product storage tank (22).

4. Production condition control system for oxygen-free biological reactors, controlled via a system. Internet of things (IoT) under any of the claims 1-3 where the control box (23) It is a rectangular box made of plastic, with electrical insulation properties, a tightly fitting lid, and entrance and exit openings. The wiring exit contains an electronic board for calculations and... Control (28, 32, 35) Sensor module (29, 33, 36) Electronic board For communication via the Internet (30, 34, 37) and electronic circuit control devices (Relays). (31) When the temperature sensor (5) pH sensor (6) and the oxygen sensor (7) sends an electronic signal to Electronic board for calculating and controlling temperature values ​​(28) and pH values ​​(32). and the amount of oxygen gas (35) connected to the sensor module of the temperature value (29) value It is acid-base (33) and oxygen gas quantity (36) by electronic board for calculation. and command (28, 32, 35) will take the measured values ​​of the sensor (5, 6, 7) and calculate and compare them with the specified values. If the measured value is outside the specified range, the electronic board will calculate and issue commands. (28, 32, 35) to the electronic circuit control device (Relay) (31) to open the current supply. Heater (11) Centrifugal pump (13) Diaphragm pump (15) Diaphragm pump Hose (17) and electronic valve (18). In addition, the condition values ​​are measured from the sensor. (Sensor) (5, 6, 7) that sends data to the electronic board for calculation and control (28, 32, 35). It will be sent to an electronic board for communication via the internet (30, 34, 37). To send data to be displayed on the website (Web application) (24) and to be stored as state data on the storage system. Information (25) via the Internet (26) and Server (27).

5. Production condition control system for oxygen-free biological reactors, controlled via a system. The Internet of Things (IoT) under any one of the claims 1-4, where the control component Devices that require manual switching include centrifugal pumps (2) and motors (9). And the electronic valve (21) will be controlled via a website (Web application) (24) through the Internet. (Internet) (26) and server (27) to the electronic board for Communicate via the Internet (39), then the command will be sent to the electronic board. For calculating and commanding (38) to command the electronic circuit control device (Relay) (31) to turn on. Or disable the climate control device.

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