Modular Aeration Device

摘要

An aeration device, and containers or vessels incorporating the same. The aeration device can comprise a plurality of interchangeable aeration elements that can produce gas bubble of different sizes and deliver them to the contents of the container. Also disclosed are containers, such as a disposable or single-use container, optionally having one or more inlets and one or more outlets, an aeration device including a plurality of aeration elements, and a mixer to cause mixing, dispersing, homogenizing and/or circulation of one or more ingredients contained or added to the container. The container can be a bioreactors and the aeration device controls the dissolved gas concentration content of the bioreactor contents, thereby facilitating proper growth of cell cultures in the bioreactor.

主权项

1. An aeration device, comprising:
a base member; a plurality of aeration elements each removably attached to said base member, each said aeration element comprising a gas permeable material and an inlet adapted to connect to a gas source, said inlet being in fluid communication with said gas permeable material.