OUSBT66 Cell growth and biomass sensor

Hygienic NIR absorption measurement in fermentation and crystallization applications

• Measuring principle

  Cell growth

• Application

  Cell growth and biomass in fermentation processes
  Monitoring of algae concentration
  Control of crystallization processes
  Suspended solids measurement

• Measurement range

  0 to 4 AU
  0 to 8 OD (depending on optical path length)

• Design

  Hygienic design:
  Sterilizable and autoclaveable
  Sapphire windows without seals and crevices
  CIP/SIP resistant

• Material

  Sensor housing: Stainless Steel 1.4435 (316L)
  Windows: Sapphire
  O-ring: EPDM

• Process temperature

  0 to 90 °C (32 to 194 °F)
  Max. 135 °C for max. 2 hours

• Process pressure

  Max. 10 bar abs at 90 °C
  (Max. 150 psi at 194 °F)

• Ingress protection

  IP68