Automatic bioprocess control. 1. A general concept.
Automation of bioprocesses is presented and discussed. A general concept is applied to laboratory scale reactors as well as to large scale production facilities consisting of many unit operations with a hierarchical and highly modular structure. The implementation of non-dedicated and intelligent analytical subsystems is foreseen. Hard- and software requirements are discussed in view of the functional requirements of both scientific research and production engineering. Some practical experience is reported using several different components in parallel installations.
Institute for Biotechnology, ETH Hönggerberg, Zürich, Switzerland.
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D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D003201:Computers; D012984:Software