Biotechnology and Precision Fermentation Process Systems Engineering Contractor
Biotech ology Process System Experts
Placer Process is your next generation piping and system solutions for food and beverage biotechnology with a focus on precision fermentation. Our team of engineers have experienced in designing, building, and installing sanitary fermentation systems in multitude of food and beverage industries for various applications. In biotechnology industry, the fermentation system is designed to support highly controlled, sterile, and efficient production environments. Our expertise spans various applications, including precision fermentation for alternative proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and flavoring agents.
Placer Process Systems solutions are tailored to address the unique demands of maintaining hygiene, prioritizing precision, and enhancing scalability. Our integrative process solutions do not only stop at the design stage, but also includes in-house custom system fabrication, process and utility piping welding, installation, as well as start-up support.
We have experience building factories from the ground-up involving various systems from:
- ingredient receiving
- raw product handling
- storage and batching systems
- ingredient mixing and blending for infused and flavored products
- fermentation tanks,
- centrifuge, decanter, separators, or other separation technology
- filtration systems, and
- other downstream process systems
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Contact us to arrange a call or meeting to discuss your sanitary process needs and find out how our solutions can improve quality and safety, while reducing production downtime.
Placer Process Key Innovations in Piping and Systems for Biotechnology and Precision Fermentation
1. Hygienic Design and Materials
- Food-Grade Materials: Stainless steel (304/316L) or other specialty materials that comply with FDA, NSF, and BPE standards.
- Zero-Dead-Leg Valves: Avoid stagnation and microbial contamination in the system.
- Specialty Connections: Easy-to-clean, quick-connect fittings ensure seamless maintenance. We can also integrate tri-clamps, other types of weld ends, and specialty connections and instrumentation housings to meet with your quality standards. Placer Process solution is custom, so we can build a system just to fit your needs.
2. Cleanability and Sterility
- Clean-in-Place (CIP): Automated cleaning systems for complete sterilization without disassembling equipment.
- Steam-in-Place (SIP): High-temperature sterilization for fermenters, piping, and fittings.
- Smooth Surface Finishes: Prevent biofilm formation and facilitate cleaning.
3. Precision Control Systems
- Flow and Pressure Regulation: Accurate pumps and valves to maintain consistent fluid delivery and pressure.
- Sensor Integration: Real-time monitoring of critical parameters like pH, temperature, and flow rates.
- IoT-Enabled Systems: Remote monitoring and predictive analytics for process optimization.
4. Modularity and Scalability
- Flexible Layouts: Modular piping designs for quick adaptation to process changes.
- Single-Use Systems (SUS): Wherever makes sense, a single-use system can be applied or a reusable pilot-scale SIP-able processes can be integrated within the processes.
- Scalable Fermentation Units: Placer Process does not only build the fermentation process systems along with its associated sensors and associated pumps/transfer system. We also have experienced in-house welding shop that fabricate and install sanitary piping in compliance with the BPE standards to accommodate expansion from lab to pilot scale and industrial scale.
5. Sustainability and Efficiency
- Energy-Efficient Pumps: Reduced energy use in liquid and gas transfer processes.
- Water Conservation: Optimized CIP systems minimize water consumption.
- Recyclable Materials: Focus on sustainability in piping and components.
Critical System Components for Biotechnology and Precision Fermentation
- Fermentation Tanks: Bioreactors with specialized piping for aeration, nutrient feed, and waste removal.
- Gas Delivery Systems: Precision tubing for controlled oxygen, nitrogen, and CO₂ supply.
- Nutrient Feeding Lines: Hygienic delivery of growth media and additives.
- Filtration Units: High-performance filters for sterilizing inputs and outputs.
- Heat Exchangers: Efficient temperature control in fermentation processes.
Applications in Food and Beverage Biotechnology
- Alternative Proteins: Plant-based or fermentation-derived. Precision fermentation for creating dairy-free milk proteins, meat analogs, and egg substitutes.
- Probiotic Fermentation: Culturing live microorganisms for beverages, supplements, and functional foods, such as kombucha or other novel creations.
- Infused Products: Fermentation-derived natural flavors and fragrances.
- fEnzyme Production: High-yield systems for enzymes used in baking, brewing, and food processing.
Why Work with Placer Process on Your Biotechnology and Precision Fermentation Project?
Due to our years of experience, Placer Process can be your go-to partner for all of your Biotechnology and Precision Fermentation plant’s mechanical, process and utility system needs. We work with food and beverage operations to modernize, retrofit, upgrade, and expand existing plant systems, ensuring minimal disruption and downtime, while always completing our project On Time, On Budget, and On Task.
Our focus on People, Products, and the Planet ensure that all our work is in alignment with your expectations for a strategic partner, your project needs, and your core values.
When you work with Placer Process you can expect:
- Our well-seasoned project managers are involved from design to installation to any follow-up and support needs.
- Our strength in Engineering and Design as the foundation of our projects
- Tremendous breadth of experience and capability, based our combined years of work in in the specialty alternative food and beverage industry
- Dedicated field labor skills to get your project vision accomplished
- Our commitment to innovation and best practices to be embedded in every project
- Our projects are client focused and bottom line oriented