ePilot Bioreactor
Pilot bioreactor platform for cell culture and microbial culture
ePilot BR is a stainless-steel pilot bioreactor platform designed for bioprocess development and scale-up activities. The platform can be configured for mammalian cell culture and for microbial culture, covering typical upstream operations such as batch, fed-batch and process development campaigns.
Cellular vs celular configuration
| Cellular | Microbial |
|---|---|
| Mammalian cell culture (low shear; gentle mixing) | Microbial fermentation (high mass transfer; high oxygen) |
| H:D ratio approx. 2:1 (design criteria) | H:D ratio approx. 3:1 (design criteria) |
| Pitched-blade impeller (low shear) | Rushton impeller(s) + internal baffles (typ.) |
| Up to 300 rpm (depending on volume) | Up to 1000 rpm (max.; depending on volume) |
| Ring sparger + overlay line; gas lines configurable (Air / O2 / CO2 / N2) | Sparger sized for VVM targets; gas blending / MFCs configurable (Air / O2 / CO2 / N2) |
Reference ranges based on typicalconfigurations. Final ranges depend on installed motor, vessel size and more.
Cell culture
Microbial
Standard supply vs optional scope
We know every bioprocess project is different, each one has its own cell line, media strategy, facility constraints, automation needs, and compliance requirements. That is why we separate the scope into two clear categories: the Standard supply, which covers the typical included platform and core subsystems needed to start running pilot-scale processes, and the Optional scope, which groups configurable add-ons and upgrades to better match your process, from additional gas lines and PAT sensors to extended software, documentation, and on-site services.
Technical specifications at a glance
Every project is configured to process and facility needs. Here you can review the typical materials, operating ranges, instrumentation, automation, utilities and compliance deliverables for ePilot BR.
