Industrial Plankton PBR 1250L (Automated Biosecure Microalgae Photobioreactor)

Used  Industrial Plankton PBR 1250L , an automated biosecure microalgae photobioreactor designed for batch, semi-continuous, or continuous culture in aquaculture, research, and biotechnology applications.

Electrical & Compliance Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 200–240 V AC
• Operating Frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Max Current: 19.3 A
• Phase: Single Phase (1 Phase)
• Overcurrent Protection (OCPD): 30 A breaker required
• Short-Circuit Rating (SCCR):
• 10 kA under UL / CSA standards
• 15 kA under IEC 60947-2 standards

System Capacity & Operation

• Culture Volume: 1,250 Liters (~330 US Gallons)
• Harvest Rate: 200 to 500 Liters / day (continuous production mode)
• Scale-Up Period: 7–10 days (typically started from a 20L inoculant)
• Continuous Run Length: 6 to 16 weeks of continuous operation per cycle
• Daily Yield (Dry Weight): ~100–250g / day (Ash-Free Dry Weight)

Process Automation & Features

• Lighting: Built-in spectrum-optimized LED array specifically for microalgae growth.
• Control Systems: Touchscreen interface with real-time data logging, graphing, and Wi-Fi / web-based remote access.
• pH & Temperature Control: Closed-loop automated pH regulation (via carbon dioxide injection) and integrated thermal management.
• Biosecurity & Filtration:
• 0.1micron\m air, vent, and media filtration
• Inline UV sterilizer equipped with a 0.2micron\m absolute pre-filter
• Self-cleaning CIP (Clean-In-Place) jet spray system for automated sanitization between batches.