Control and Reaction Monitoring in Fermentation Processes

Microorganisms can be used in bio reactors, e.g. for the production of enzymes or in the preparation of drugs. However, this involves extensive measurement and control equipment to maintain optimal conditions for growth of the microorganisms used (e.g. baker?s yeast). A relative simple and completely safe example of this is the production of ethanol  from baker?s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). This is a biochemical means of preparing alcohol from sugar by yeast cells. The process is controlled and monitored by the CASSY-C module and Universal Data Acquisition program.