Decentralized Biomass Production Device with AI Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current biotechnological processes for microorganism production are not suitable for small-scale or home environments due to the lack of compact, remotely controlled systems that can optimize culture media and ensure microbiological safety, with existing small-size fermenters not equipped for professional control or remote monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A compact device for decentralized home production of biotechnological derivatives, including a culture reservoir, solids dispenser, dissolving unit, filtration system, sterilizer, and AI-controlled user interface, connected to a water source and internet for remote monitoring and data protection using blockchain, allowing for continuous production of biomass.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If small-size fermenters are used for home production, then the device size is reduced, but they lack professional control systems and remote monitoring capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is divided into modular components: local microcontroller for real-time control, remote server for data storage and analysis, and communication modules for connectivity. This segmentation allows professional-grade automation capabilities to be distributed across multiple components rather than requiring a single large integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed to perform multiple functions: real-time parameter monitoring, remote alert notification, data logging, and process optimization. This multi-functionality enables professional control capabilities in a compact format suitable for home use.
2Productivity
If industrial-scale equipment is used for biotechnological production, then productivity is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors culture parameters, detects contamination, and sends alerts without requiring constant human intervention. The microcontroller continuously reads sensor data and autonomously manages the fermentation process, enabling high productivity through automated self-monitoring and self-management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where sensors monitor temperature, pH, and other parameters, the microcontroller analyzes this data, and adjustments are automatically made to maintain optimal conditions. This feedback mechanism ensures high productivity through precise process control.
3Quantity of substance
If culture media is optimized for small-scale production, then production cost is reduced, but the culture medium volume must be precisely controlled
Solution Approach 1:
Manual measurement and control of culture medium components is replaced with electronic sensors and automated dispensing systems. The microcontroller precisely controls the addition of nutrients and monitoring of culture parameters, eliminating the need for manual precision work while maintaining accurate control.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective production of biomass at home or small scales, reducing environmental impact by decentralizing production and optimizing processes through AI-driven control, ensuring microbiological safety and quality control.
Implementation Method 1
the sterilizer is a water vapor generator or a vapor generator of H 2 O 2
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AI summary
A device for the decentralized and continuous production of biomass at home, which comprises: a culture container for continuous processes, in batch and in a fed batch connected to a system that provides gaseous components; and all the supplied components are sterilized by a filter; a solids dispenser that is connected to a solids reservoir, and which can quantify the dispensed solids; a dissolving-unit that is connected to the solids dispenser, to a liquids metering pump, and to a purified water generation system, and where the dissolving-unit exit is connected to the culture tank by the culture medium filters; and the latter communicate the fluids with the dissolving-unit and the culture tank; a device that contains and dispenses the inoculum that initiates the culture, and which is connected to the culture tank; a temperature-controlled rotary drum system is connected to the culture tank to separate the biomass, with a drain of liquids; a sterilizer is connected to the culture tank and the associated filters; a microprocessor with instructions to control the variables of the process, which is connected to a user interface; and connections to a water source, electric power source, drain of liquids, and to Internet and servers with Al. Procedure for the continuous production at home of biomass using said device.