Microalgae such as Chlorella and Spirulina can achieve very high protein contents, making them an attractive source of protein for food and animal feed.
They are cultivated in photobioreactors, among other systems. In addition to light, temperature and pH, CO₂ plays a crucial role: microalgae use it as a carbon source for photosynthesis and the production of new biomass.
But how much CO₂ actually enters the reactor?
Especially in research and process development, the gas supply needs to be precise and reproducible. Different gas flow rates can affect cultivation conditions and, consequently, the comparability of experimental results.
This is where Vögtlin comes in.
Mass flow meters and controllers enable precise measurement and control of CO₂, air and other process gases. This makes it possible to create defined conditions and reliably reproduce cultivation processes.
Depending on the required flow rate and application, the red-y smart series, red-y compact and d·flux multi series offer suitable solutions for research, process development and scale-up.
Precisely dose CO₂ – cultivate microalgae under controlled conditions.
Even a small gas flow can make an important contribution to researching the protein sources of tomorrow.