NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC BioFlo 4500, Manual To Operations

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New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide
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2.1 Vessel
The fermentor vessel is cylindrical with a hemispherical bottom dish. It is available
in two sizes: 20 and 30 liters total volume. The maximum working volume in a 20L
vessel is 15L. The maximum working volume in a 30L vessel is 22.5L.
The vessel conforms to the latest issue of ASME, Sect. VIII Pressure Vessel Code.
It is supplied with copies of the Manufacturer's Data Report (U-3). The vessel
includes the ASME-Code Stamp.
Figure 1: Vessel Front View
The bottom harvest/drain port with a plunger-type valve is located on the
centerline of the vessel. The port incorporates steam lines for continuous re-
sterilization. Steam and/or condensate is then passed to a steam trap and
drain connection.
UPPER SIDE
WALL
MOTOR
PORT FOR
OPTIONAL
CONDENSER
COMBINED FILLING
(POWDER/LIQUID)
LIGHT PORT
VIEWING
WINDOW
JACKET
LOWER
SIDE WALL
HARVEST
DRAIN
VALVE
U-SHAPED
HANDLE