Control of batch processes in biotechnology and biopharma industry
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Lunds universitet - Institutionen för reglerteknik |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 300 000 |
| Project duration | July 2013 - June 2014 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Strategic innovation programme for process industrial IT and automation – PiiA |
| Call | 2014-01205-en |
Important results from the project
In the project, control and automation of biotechnical processes and biopharma processes have been investigated. The goal of the project was to do a needs analysis for the industry, and to develop proposals on production efficiency based on increased automation of these processes. A goal has also been that the project should provide a basis for suggestions for future projects in the area. All these objectives are met.
Expected long term effects
The project has confirmed what was assumed in the application, namely that this is an area where control and automation has not progressed as far as in other industries, and that the potential for improvement therefore is great. Already in this preliminary project, several interesting new methods have been developed and the project has also led to research applications that will hopefully raise the level of automation in the industry further.
Approach and implementation
The project was run in four work packages with a comprehensive project management, coordination and analysis. The different work packages have had common dates for each milestone to facilitate knowledge and experience and joint analysis results.