Comparison and Evaluation of Two Sensors for Dynamic Measuring of Foam Level in Single-Use Bioreactors

Authors

• Alyssa Cisneros, Utah State University
• Harley Cragun, Utah State University
• Crystal Rain Fowler, Utah State University
• Mikelle Kearnes, Utah State University
• Annika Saunders, Utah State University

Document Type

Poster

Journal/Book Title/Conference

College of Engineering Senior Design Projects

Publisher

Utah State University

Location

Logan, UT

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

Single Use Bioreactors (SUBs) are used for microbial cell culture for many industries, such as cell cultures of pilot-studies, food, and cosmetics¹. Foaming in bioreactors is common and is responsible for the fouling of equipment.

• The goal of the project is to test and develop two possible dynamic foam level sensors for the 30 and 300L SUBs

Objectives:

1. Manufacture a scalable foam sensor housing unit

2. Create a program that allows for ease of sensor use when implemented into controller

3. Safe for biological cultures

4. Test the system to ensure accurate and simple sensor output

5. Build a system that will last multiple uses

6. Manufactured at minimal cost

Recommended Citation

Cisneros, Alyssa; Cragun, Harley; Fowler, Crystal Rain; Kearnes, Mikelle; and Saunders, Annika, "Comparison and Evaluation of Two Sensors for Dynamic Measuring of Foam Level in Single-Use Bioreactors" (2021). Biological Engineering. Paper 36.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bioengr_srdesign/36