Apparatus for the continuous sterile fermentation

摘要

Fermentation of solutions such as grape juice is carried out in an apparatus that permits continuously fermenting under sterile conditions. The apparatus is a closed slender upright hollow tower having connected thereto inlet and outlet means, sterile gas inlet means fitted with membrane filters, sintered candle means to introduce sterile gas, steam inlet means connected via sampling means for sterilizing with steam and pressure regulating means for maintaining excess pressure in the tower.