JUMBO, the photobioreactor
for production compact industrial
JUMBO
JUMBO is a photobioreactor designed for large-scale microalgae production, from the laboratory to aquaculture, with a 285 L culture chamber and fully automated control.
JUMBO is designed for performance and ease of use:
- Only 2 hours of work per week (≈ 20 hours for conventional systems)
- Automated control of temperature, light, pH, nutrients, and density
- Simple maintenance protocols (starter mode, cleaning and disinfection in place )
- Integrated ultrafiltration of incoming water
- Concentrations 10 to 15 times higher than traditional systems
Compact and corrosion-resistant, a JUMBO unit in semi-continuous cultivation can replace up to 5,000 L of tanks cultures, saving time and space while improving algae quality.
User-friendly touchscreen
Data monitoring and recording
LED and photoperiod control
pH regulation
Temperature control
Effortless harvesting
Automated injections and sampling
Built-in desinfection and cleaning in place
Remote control and alerts
Batch, semi-continuous, continuous
Mobile and compact thanks to its wheels
Compatible with fresh water and salt water with integrated ultrafiltration
Microalgae compatibility
Non-exhaustive list of microalgae and cyanobacteria compatible with our photobioreactors
- Isochrysis galbana affinis Tahiti
- Tetraselmis chui
- Rhodomonas salina
- Haematococcus pluvialis
- Botryococcus braunii
- Diacronema lutheri
- Chlorella
- Skeletonema costatum
- Chaetoceros calcitrans
- Isochrysis galbana
- Chlorella pyrenoidosa
- Scenedesmus
- Arthrospira platensis (Spiruline)
- Nannochloropsis gaditana
- Nannochloropsis oculata
- Chlorella autotrophica
- Dunaliella Salina
- Synechococcus
- Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
- Odontella aurita
- Phaeodactylum tricornutum
- Porphyridium
- Nostoc
- Thalassiosira weissflogii
Equipped with SALT technology
SALT (Spiral Air Lift Tubular) technology, developed by Synoxis algae, is based on gentle spiral agitation generated by injecting air into a closed tubular system. This design achieves concentrations 10 to 15 times higher than traditional systems!
- Very high illuminated surface area/useful volume ratio (S/V = 68) for excellent light exposure
- Uniform agitation that prevents the formation of biofilm
- Closed-system to ensure culture longevity
- Homogeneous LED lighting suitable for microalgae cultivation
- Easy and secure culture launch with Starter mode
- Direct and reproducible scale-up from lab to industry (NANO → LUCY → JUMBO)
- Technology compatible with fresh water, brackish water and sea water
How does it work ?
A turnkey photobioreactor
Each photobioreactor comes with pipes, connectors, culture bottles, a silent compressor, and a complete spare parts kit to ensure the continuity of your cultures regardless of your environment.
With JUMBO, the photobioreactor also includes an ultrafiltration unit for incoming water, guaranteeing contamination-free water quality and easy installation without additional accessories.
- JUMBO is equipped with wheels, making it easy to install the photobioreactor on your premises.
- Personalised training tailored to your objectives and cultivation conditions.
- Launch your first culture with our team.
Discover training and support
Start a culture with the Starter mode
Manage and harvest the culture
Like all our photobioreactors, JUMBO allows you to control the culture parameters:
- Light intensity and photoperiod
- Culture pH
- Culture temperature
- Air injection
- CO2 injection
- Nutrient, water, and silica injection
- Sampling and harvesting
Choose the culture parameters that suit your strain and monitor the growth of the culture directly on the screen or remotely
Automated cleaning
Our users share their experiences
“It was quick to get started, and this photobioreactor enabled us to quickly achieve very attractive yields and improve our working conditions!”
Stella Mare
“The user-friendliness of its automated system, its ease of use, and its robustness (very little contamination or biofilm formation) make it a highly valued tool!”
CEA Cadarache
“The exceptional quality of their NANO and JUMBO models and their after-sales service exceeded our expectations. A reliable partner for long-term success!”
ITTI
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Frequently asked questions
Does the incoming water need to be filtered?
JUMBO is equipped with an ultrafiltration unit to ensure the longevity and safety of cultures! Simple pre-filtration of the water is all that is required, JUMBO takes care of the rest!
What is Cleaning in Place?
CIP, or Cleaning In Place, allows JUMBO to be cleaned and disinfected without dismantling it. Using chemicals and mechanical actions, automated cleaning saves time and allows a new culture to be started more quickly in a clean reactor!
Are the machines optimised for marine and freshwater microalgae?
Whether you want to cultivate marine microalgae for aquaculture or freshwater microalgae for the agri-food industry, for example, JUMBO makes it possible.
Its materials are chosen for their durability, resistance and compatibility with all types of microalgae cultivation!
Answers from Christel, biotechnology project manager at Synoxis algae
Technical details
Dimensions (L x W x H)
3550 x 805 x 2500 mm
Weight empty
700kg
Usable volume
285L with SALT technology
LED WHITE
Ratio S/V : 68 m²/m3
Compatible with sea water, fresh water, and brackish water
SALT is a patented technology developed by Synoxis algae to improve the productivity and longevity of cultures.
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