ChemicalFermentation vessels

Industrial fermentation is the process of breaking down organic substances and re-assembling them in order to produce other chemical compounds. Alternative fuels like ethanol and chemicals such as methanol and a wide range of acids can be developed using this process. Chemical fermentation takes place in large tanks called fermenters in a process that can either be aerobic or anaerobic.

Challenge

Depending upon the type of fermentation vessel and the media being processed, the level control often must contend with agitation and aeration. Froth or foam is typically generated because fermentation agents have surfactant properties. When processing acids, contact level controls must tolerate the very aggressive media.