Ethanol Fermenter

Problem Statement
MuPor industries has designed and patented a novel rapid fermentation bead system that needs to be tested and proven for industrial applications. These beads have been shown to be effective for bench-top scale fermentation and microbrewery purposes, but their full potential will likely require a specifically designed fermenter tailored to the design of the beads at a large demonstration scale (~200 gal.).

Objectives
To have a fully functional 150-300 gallon fermenter system operational that takes advantage of the BioEx beads, and if possible to be distilling and producing ethanol for fuel use.

Design Goals and Deliverables
1. Effectively use the layered concept to separate the beads in a vertical tower.

2. Be able to ferment ethanol in under 4 hours.