Magnetic Stirrer (Class 6)

Synopsys

In order to scale up our BioFactory, we need to stir things up. Production is often limited by mass transport, so the stirrer will fix that. We’ll explore the basics of bioreactor design too.

Schedule

• Bioreactor Design & Physical Transport Phenonoma
• Magnetic Stirrer Design

Stirrer Design

This week we will build the stirrer. Download the design files here:

• Functional and technical requirements
• SketchUp assembly
• SVG laser cut files
• Fritzing wiring

Bill of Materials

In order to take part in this class you will need the following materials:

• Magnetic Stirrer materials

Assignment

Design your bioreactor dimensions and fluxes.

Additional reading and hacking

• Physical Transport Phenonoma
  • Bird et al
  • Introduction to Transport Phenonoma
  • Online Lecture Series
• Bioreactor Design
  • Selection Guide
  • Design Parameters
• Magnetic Stirrer
  • TeklaLabs
  • IORodeo

Feeling lazy?

Go ahead and buy a stirrer:

• VWR