All-in-One Distributed and Portable Fermentation Systems with Platform for Holding Same
Systems and methods for producing microbe-based compositions that can be used in the oil and gas industry, environmental cleanup, as well as for other applications are provided. More specifically, a moveable all-in-one system for producing microorganisms and/or metabolites is provided. The system can be delivered to a fermentation site in a ready-to-use state, such that on-site fermentation can be initiated in a short period of time.
1 . A moveable system for producing microorganisms, metabolites, or both, the system comprising:
a platform;
a fermentation reactor vessel disposed on the platform; and
an enclosure surrounding and enclosing the platform and the fermentation reactor vessel,
wherein the system is configured to be transported from a first location to a second location different from the first location.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a water source connection configured to be connected to a water source.
3 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a sewer connection configured to be connected to a sewer system.
4 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a nutrient medium vessel for housing nutrient medium, the nutrient medium vessel being connected to the fermentation reactor vessel via tubing, piping, or both.
5 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature control system connected to the fermentation reactor vessel and configured to control a temperature within the fermentation reactor vessel.
6 . (canceled)
7 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising an air compressor connected to the femientation reactor vessel and configured to supply air to the fermentation reactor vessel.
8 . The system of claim 1 , configured to produce microorganisms, metabolites, or both using submerged fermentation.
9 . The system of claim 1 , configured to produce microorganisms, metabolites, or both using solid-state fermentation.
10 . (canceled)
11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is at least 6 feet tall, at most 8 feet wide, and at most 20 feet long.
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14 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a door.
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17 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a tow attachment configured to attach to a vehicle such that the system can be towed by the vehicle.
18 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising wheels.
19 . A method for producing microorganisms, wherein said method comprises:
adding a culture medium comprising water and nutrient components to the fermentation reactor vessel of the system of claim 1 ;
inoculating the fermentation reactor vessel with a viable microorganism; and
optionally, adding an antimicrobial agent to the fermentation reactor vessel.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein adding the culture medium comprises adding the culture medium using a peristaltic pump.
21 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the microorganism is a yeast and/or fungus.
22 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the microorganism is Starmerella bombicola, Meyerozyma guilliermondii, Pseudozyma aphidis, Wickerhamomyces anomalus , or a Trichoderma spp.
23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein the microorganism is a Bacillus spp. bacteria selected from B. subtilis, B. licheniformis , and B. amyloliquefaciens.
24 - 38 . (canceled)
39 . A method for improving plant growth, yield, and/or health, wherein said method comprises applying to the plant or its environment a composition comprising a yeast produced by the method of claim 19 and/or a biosurfactant produced by the yeast.
40 . (canceled)
41 . A method for feeding an animal, wherein the method comprises adding the composition comprising a yeast produced by the method of claim 19 and/or a biosurfactant produced by the yeast to the animal's food and/or drinking water source.