Process optimization of acetic fermentation
The aim of this research line is to study the process of the acetic fermentation, the development of kinetic models, process simulations and the design of high performance acetifiers without loss of volatile compounds.
The more significant results are:
PhD. Thesis
- “Diseño, puesta a punto y desarrollo de protocolos para la operación de un acetificador de alto rendimiento a escala de planta piloto. Estudio de alternativas de operación en régimen continuo”. Ignacio de Ory Arriaga. 1999.
- “Simulación de procesos industriales de fermentación acética. Optimación de las condiciones de operación. Manuel Macías García. 1994.
- “Modelo cinético aplicado a la fermentación acética. Predicción de pérdidas de rendimiento por evaporación”. Luis Enrique Romero Zúñiga. 1991.
Articles in International Journals
García-García, I., Cantero-Moreno, D., Jiménez-Ot, C., Baena-Ruano, S., Jiménez-Hornero, J., Santos-Dueñas, I., Bonilla-Venceslada, J., Barja, F. 2007. Estimating the mean acetification rate via on-line monitored changes in ethanol during a semi-continuous vinegar production cycle. Journal of Food Engineering, 80(2), 460-464. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2006.05.028
Baena-Ruano, S., Jiménez-Ot, C., Santos-Dueñas, I.M., Cantero-Moreno, D., Barja, F., García-García, I. 2006. Rapid method for total, viable and non-viable acetic acid bacteria determination during acetification process. Process Biochemistry, 41(5), 1160-1164. DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2005.12.016
Botella, C., De Ory, I., Webb, C., Cantero, D., Blandino, A. 2005. Hydrolytic enzyme production by Aspergillus awamori on grape pomace. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 26(2-3), 100-106. DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2005.04.020
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 2004. Operation in semi-continuous with a closed pilot plant scale acetifier for vinegar production. Journal of Food Engineering, 63(1), 39-45. DOI: 10.1016/S0260-8774(03)00280-2
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 2004. Optimization of immobilization conditions for vinegar production. Siran, wood chips and polyurethane foam as carriers for Acetobacter aceti. Process Biochemistry, 39(5), 547-555. DOI: 10.1016/S0032-9592(03)00136-5
Mesa, M.M., Macías, M., Cantero, D., Barja, F. 2003. Use of the Direct Epifluorescent Filter Technique for the Enumeration of Viable and Total Acetic Acid Bacteria from Vinegar Fermentation. Journal of Fluorescence, 13(3), 261-265. DOI: 10.1023/A:1025094017265
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 2002. Optimum starting-up protocol of a pilot plant scale acetifier for vinegar production. Journal of Food Engineering, 52(1), 31-37. DOI: 10.1016/S0260-8774(01)00082-6
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 1999. Laboratory scale equipment for the determination of k(L)a in bio-reactors. Bioprocess Engineering, 20(1), 73-75. DOI: 10.1007/PL00009036
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 1999. Maximum yield acetic acid fermenter. Comparative fed-batch and continuous operation studies at pilot plant scales. Bioprocess Engineering, 21(2), 187-190. DOI: 10.1007/s004490050661
Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 1998. Evaluation of ethanol evaporation losses in acetic acid fermentations. Bioprocess Engineering, 18(4), 289-291. DOI: 10.1007/s004490050443
Gómez, J.M., Cantero, D. 1998. Kinetics of substrate consumption and product formation in closed acetic fermentation systems. Bioprocess Engineering, 18(6), 439-444. DOI: 10.1007/s004490050468
Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 1998. Mathematical model for liquid-gas equilibrium in acetic acid fermentations. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 59(3), 310-317. DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1097-0290(19980805)59:3<310::AID-BIT7>3.0.CO;2-E
De Ory, I., Romero, L.E., Cantero, D. 1998. Modelling the kinetics of growth of Acetobacter aceti in discontinuous culture: Influence of the temperature of operation. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 49(2), 189-193. DOI: 10.1007/s002530051157
Macías, M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1997. Optimum operating conditions in closed-system industrial acetifiers (semi-continuous operation): A study by computer simulation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 65(3), 201-207.DOI: 10.1016/S1385-8947(97)00005-3
Macías, M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1996. Optimum operating conditions in closed-system industrial acetifiers (batch operation): A study by computer simulation. Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal, 62(3), 183-191. DOI: 10.1016/0923-0467(95)03069-7
Mesa, M.M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1996. Protocol for the Preparation and Development of Acetobacter Aceti Inoculum in Industrial Acetic Fermentations. Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 10(1), 15-20.
Mesa, M.M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1996. Viability reduction of Acetobacter aceti due to the absence of oxygen in submerged cultures. Biotechnology Progress, 12(5), 709-712. DOI: 10.1021/bp960032j
Macías, M., Pérez, M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1995. Automatic gas meter for laboratory fermenters. Biotechnology Techniques, 9(9), 655-658. DOI: 10.1007/BF00156351
Romero, L.E., Gomez, J.M., Caro, I., Cantero, D. 1994. A kinetic model for growth of Acetobacter aceti in submerged culture. Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal, 54(1), B15-B24. DOI: 10.1016/0923-0467(93)06046-S
Gómez, J.M., Romero, L.E., Caro, L., Cantero, D. 1994. Application of a gas recirculation system to industrial acetic fermentation processes. Biotechnology Techniques, 8(10), 711-716. DOI: 10.1007/BF00151474
Caro, I., Perez, L., Cantero, D., Webb, C. 1992. Modelling of ethanol evaporative losses during batch alcohol fermentation. Chemical engineering journal, 48(3), B15-B22. DOI:10.1016/0300-9467(92)80038-C
Caro, I., Perez, L., Cantero, D. 1991. Development of a kinetic model for the alcoholic fermentation of must. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 38(7), 742-748. DOI: 10.1002/bit.260380708
Patents:
Cantero, D.; Caro, I.; y Macías, M. “Un fermentador cerrado para la acetificación de medios alcohólicos con control automático de las condiciones de operación”. P9600181. Priority data: 23.01.1996.
Projects
“Red Nacional sobre Vinagres”. Plan Nacional de I+D+I (Ref. AGL2002-11472-E). 2003-2005. Invest. Responsable: Ana Mª Troncoso González (Universidad de Sevilla).
“Optimización de la producción de vinagre de vino en fermentadores de turbina. Modelización del sistema.” Plan Nacional de I+D+I (Ref: AGL2002-01712). 2003-2005. Invest. Responsable: Isidoro García García (Universidad de Córdoba).
“Mejora del proceso de acetificación de vinos de Jerez. Estudio cinético a nivel industrial y planta piloto”. CICYT-FEDER (1FD97-0796-C02-02). 1999-2002. Invest. Responsable: Domingo Cantero Moreno.
“Instalación y puesta a punto de un acetificador continuo, semi-industrial, con sistema cerrado de recirculación de gases y biomasa inmovilizada” CICYT – PETRI (Ref.: 96-0110-OP). 1997-1999. Invest. Responsable: Domingo Cantero Moreno.
“Desarrollo de acetificadores industriales continuos de alto rendimiento con recirculación de gases”. Consejería de Economía y Hacienda de la Junta de Andalucía. 1994. Invest. Responsable: Domingo Cantero Moreno.