WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTION

In the biotechnology industry, water is not just a technical medium but a key component determining the efficiency of fermentation processes, the viability of microorganisms, and the purity of the final product. The production of amino acids, enzymes, organic acids, bioethanol, and feed proteins requires strict control of the physicochemical and microbiological parameters of the aquatic environment.

Water purification methods using equipment supplied by our company are selected taking into account the specific technological requirements of our customers.

Water treatment for various areas of biotechnological production has its own strict specifics:

production of amino acids, organic acids and enzymes — requires precise mineral balance of the environment and removal of toxic heavy metals and chlorine for a smooth fermentation process
microbial synthesis (feed proteins, biopolymers) — the priority is strict microbiological purity, which excludes the entry of foreign microflora into the bioreactor that competes with the producer strain
deep processing of plant materials (bioethanol, starches, syrups) — demineralized and softened water is required to protect heat exchange, evaporation equipment and CIP-cleaning circuits from salt deposits
alcohol production (brewing, spirits, winemaking) — impeccable organoleptic properties (taste, absence of off-odors, and absolute clarity) are critical, as water is the basis of the finished product. This requires thorough iron removal, complete dechlorination (to avoid phenolic flavors during fermentation), and strict control of salt composition

Water intake for the needs of biotechnological complexes can be carried out from various sources:

municipal water supply mains
artesian wells

reservoirs and lakes
rivers

Untreated aquatic environments often contain excessive amounts of hardness salts, colloidal suspensions, chlorides, and also have high levels of total organic carbon (TOC) and pathogenic microflora.

MAIN WATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS

We implement equipment and technology in accordance with the scheme:

Proposed block layout:

Iron removal and clarification unit
aerator, pressure filter with granular filling
Sorption purification unit
pressure filter with carbon sorbent
Water softening unit (reduction of alkalinity and hardness)
sodium cationite filters with ion exchange resin, salt solvent for regeneration
Water inhibition unit for salt deposits
ultraviolet disinfection
Deep water desalination unit for reverse osmosis plant
Saline solution correction unit

1. Iron removal and water clarification unit

Removes suspended matter and heavy metals (iron, manganese) toxic to cultivated strains.

Aerator:oxidizes dissolved iron and removes excess gases
Pressure filter:retains oxidized iron and impurities, protecting subsequent purification stages from clogging

2. Sorption purification unit

The unit is responsible for removing free chlorine, which is harmful to any living cultures in fermenters and destroys polyamide reverse osmosis membranes.

Pressure filter with carbon sorbent

3. Water softening unit (reduction of alkalinity and hardness in Na, H-cationization mode)

The Na/H cation exchange unit removes hardness salts from water and reduces its alkalinity using ion exchange technology. This system reliably protects pipes, boilers, and heat exchangers from scale and corrosion, helping to reduce energy costs and produce high-quality water for drinking or industrial purposes.

4. Water inhibition unit for salt deposits

This chemical protection method prevents the formation of hard mineral deposits, such as sulfates and carbonates, on work surfaces. The process is achieved by automatically introducing precisely measured small doses of reagents (antiscalants or inhibitors) into the aqueous medium.

5. Deep water desalination unit for reverse osmosis (RO) plant

Provides flow separation at the molecular level, retaining up to 99.8% of all dissolved salts, as well as heavy metals, endotoxins, pyrogens and residual microorganisms.

6. Salt solution correction unit

The equipment is used for the automated creation, storage and precise dosing of concentrated salt solution (NaCl) directly into water softening systems.

Our offer

Based on the nature of the contaminants and the quality requirements for purified water, our company conducts calculations and develops technology in collaboration with leading Russian and international licensors.