WO1998053090A1 - Microbiosensor para la monitorizacion en continuo de sustancias quimicas en fluidos - Google Patents
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- biosensor technology resulting from multidisciplinary integration, basically in the areas of enzymology, immunology and microbiology with those of sensors and signal transducers. This has made it possible to obtain biosensors with specific applications (industrial, biomedical or environmental, among others), which begin to compete satisfactorily with already classic analytical technologies.
- microbiosensors will find applications ranging from environmental monitoring to bioreactor control. More recently, advances in the field of genetic modification of microorganisms are making available to researchers the elements necessary to design and implement microbiosensors capable of not only detecting and quantifying specific compounds but even amplifying the signals generated in detection, taking advantage of the molecular biology of the modified microorganisms themselves
- microbiosensors Among the most studied configurations to date for the design of microbiosensors, we must mention those of microbial membranes. In this technology, specific microorganisms or not, are retained within a membrane and in contact with the signal transducer of the microbiosensor. The presence of the substances capable of affecting the microbial metabolism produces a physical-chemical alteration in the internal face of the microbial membrane that is detected by the sensor and the properly treated signal allows to evaluate the substances of interest This technology has allowed to put on the market commercial equipment with new and interesting specifications, mainly in the environmental field (microbiosensors-BOD such as those of Doctor Lange, Medingen, or CKG, among others).
- microbiosensors bases the functional design on the use of a microbial reactor maintained in the optimal conditions of microbial activity, in which the liquid sample that is desired to be directly monitored in the reactor is introduced, recording the signal produced by the transducer used .
- the volume, dilution or injection rate of the sample is adjusted by automatic feedback systems of the generated signal so that it maintains a predetermined value.
- Respiometers such as Rodtox (PA Vanrolleghem, et al.) An on-line Respirographic Biosensor for the Characterization of Load and Toxicity of Wastewaters ", J. Chem. Tech. Biotechnol. 1994, 59, 321-333) and Stip.
- microbiosensors are currently being used with satisfactory results for specific applications (primarily BOD and toxicity), but their design inherently sets limitations functional for many applications of interest This is due to the modification of the set of parameters of the microbiological reactor (microbial concentration, functional alteration of the microorganisms, etc.) when introducing the sample itself to be analyzed in the reactor, it shows that sometimes it can have Sensitive concentrations of toxic chemicals or capable of altering the response of the whole of the sensing microorganisms for more or less long periods, consequently it is the difficulty of maintaining a stable baseline of response as well as the impossibility of analyzing samples of high toxicity or risk, if these are analyzed, to leave the microbes out of use ensor reversibly or irreversibly.
- the invention described below provides innovations in the concept and design of microbiosensors, making it possible to greatly avoid the limitations set forth above.
- innovations provided and their advantages over current microbial membrane technology are the following: a / Continuous availability of microorganisms when using a microbiological reactor with controlled growth parameters, which allows monitoring of high toxicity samples discard, after each determination, the microorganisms used in the mini-reactor or reaction unit, b /
- the reaction unit or monitoring mini-reactor is a separate compartment to the mother reactor in which the continuous culture of microorganisms is maintained;
- the samples to be analyzed are injected without interfering with the functioning of the continuous culture of microorganisms, c /
- the physical separation membrane between the medium to be analyzed and the transducer is eliminated, allowing the range of linearity of the signal to be extended and dramatically reduce the time needed to reach a stable signal, d /
- the introduction of standard samples, before and after injecting the test sample into the reaction unit makes possible the systematic
- the invention described does not refer to or require a certain type of microorganism.
- the technology described by the invention corresponds to a microbiosensor that integrates automated devices, reactors and mini-reactors, transducers, PLCs, Pe, thermostatting systems, etc. that make possible different applications using specific microorganisms in each case, and not only those currently available but others that may be obtained in the future.
- the advantages described in the previous paragraph are obtained, in whole or in part, with respect to microbiosensors used today.
- microbiosensor-BOD The technology and innovations derived from this patent can be applied to very varied types of microbiosensors, both for the cultures used, pure or mixed, as well as for the monitored analytes, specific molecules or nonspecific substrates, or for the generated physical-chemical signal and the transducer used for quantification.
- a / pure microbial, natural or genetically modified strains which allow specific molecules to be monitored using, for example optoelectronic signal translators
- b / mixed microbial cultures capable of metabolizing or being altered in its metabolism by a broad set of molecular species (analytes) present in the test sample (example: microbiosensor-BOD).
- the genes that code for the metabolic pathway of interest are inserted.
- the promoter of this gene sequence is activated and both the genes encoding the luciferase and those encoding the enzymes that catalyze the degradation of said metabolite are transcribed.
- the analyte molecules can be organic compounds that are considered toxic in the environment, such as organochlorine compounds.
- the most innovative bacterial strains incorporate a constitutive control consisting of the insertion into the bacterial chromosome of a gene that encodes the synthesis of a eukaryotic luciferase, the expression of which is constitutive.
- light at 560 nm can be detected continuously as an indicator of the good metabolic state of biomass and also light at 490 nm when the specific toxic is present in the medium.
- a microbiosensor system for the online monitoring of chemical substances in fluids is presented.
- BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand
- the measurement of the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is fundamental to control the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) and for the monitoring and surveillance of ecosystems. It is an analytical parameter that measures the oxygen used by microorganisms for the biochemical degradation of the organic matter contained in a sample during a specified incubation period at a given temperature. His knowledge allows adjusting the oxygen needs of the Biological Reactor or aeration tank, a key element in the operation of the Purifier.
- the BOD microbiosensor equipment set forth as an example of the invention is based on advanced and original technologies, compared to other equipment with the same purpose today existing in the market, and makes it possible to obtain a BOD reading in liquid samples of very different composition in only 15 minutes This makes it possible: to obtain information in "real time" on the operation of a treatment plant or of the analyzed liquid mass, b / take corrective measures instantly if necessary, being able to assess in a short time the effect produced by the applied measures, c / save aeration energy, critical stage of WWTP consumption.
- the microbiosensor-is constituted as an integrated system and includes: a - continuous microorganism growth units, b - microbiological reaction unit.
- c- transducer component dissolved oxygen sensor in the case of BOD.
- d.- hydraulic circuit for programmed liquid transfer e.- microprocessor for the control of the analytical process and signal acquisition, f- PC device for data processing and interface with the PLC.
- the microbiosensor must have samples of filtered wastewater and in a position to be analyzed by the equipment.
- This system is made up of liquid sample disposal pumps to be analyzed from the points specified in the treatment plant to the equipment and a tangential filter that eliminates suspension solids, which can interfere with the BOD measurement.
- FIG. 1 shows the microbiosensor configuration.
- the operating principles of the microbiosensor for continuous monitoring of chemical substances in fluids are detailed below:
- the transducer component is located in the reaction unit, in this case a dissolved oxygen sensor of small dimensions with which the reduction of the dissolved oxygen due to the consumption of the organic matter contained in the sample.
- the following substances are added in predetermined quantities: a.- The corresponding aliquot of the suspension of self-selected microorganisms that in a predetermined quantity is transferred in each measurement cycle to the minireactor (mR) from the mother reservoir ( RM).
- b.- The reference substance or standard (P), whose value corresponding to the analytical variable that is measured is known and allows to verify the suitability of the measurement system.
- a self-calibration of the microbiosensor takes place by means of the automated addition of the standard substance in predetermined quantity, before and after the addition of the samples to be analyzed.
- the toxic effect that the analyzed sample can have on the microorganisms used in the measurement is determined in each cycle, by comparing the signals corresponding to the standards before and after the addition of the samples in the reaction cell.
- the washing liquid consisting of a cleaning solution disposed in its corresponding reservoir within the microbiosensor equipment and which allows the washing of the mini-reactor and the active surfaces of the transducer components in each measurement cycle, once the determination is completed.
- the washing phase begins with the emptying of the contents of the mini-reactor followed by the addition of the cleaning solution, and once filled it is kept inside the measuring cell for a programmed time in stirring by bubbling, subsequently emptying it.
- the automated addition of the washing liquid takes place by means of a jet projected on the active surface of the transducer component, which allows prolonging the microbiosensor's autonomy time under equivalent conditions of response capacity and drastically reducing maintenance and handling needs with human intervention.
- the oxygen required for the measured reaction is continuously supplied to the minireactor by means of a predetermined flow compressor and equipped with a filter that retains the solid particles present in the air (1).
- a predetermined flow compressor equipped with a filter that retains the solid particles present in the air (1).
- the microorganisms metabolize it, producing a concomitant consumption of dissolved oxygen.
- the components of the microbiosensor equipment for the continuous monitoring of chemical substances in fluids are the following:
- An internal fluidic system consisting of a system capable of boosting, regulating and channeling the different fluids to the measurement zone, all integrated into a flow system.
- This system consists of the following parts: a drive system consisting of peristaltic pumps (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) so that each pump drives a different fluid, distribution tubes, which are flexible tubes through which they circulate the different fluids, three-way solenoid valve, which controls the passage of the sample to the measuring cell, and an aeration device comprising a set of compressors (1) provided with a filter and driving predetermined air flows through the corresponding distribution tubes for aeration of microorganisms in suspension.
- An external fluidic system The recommended external hydraulic circuit for sample collection contains filtration devices (8) to eliminate suspended solids that do not provide any analytical value in the determination and could also damage the internal components of the microbiosensor, especially in The case of wastewater.
- the device consists of an in-line tangential filter (8) so that the difference in pressure generated by the difference in elevation allows obtaining a free filtrate of suspended solids.
- This filtered sample current is diverted to the solenoid valve which, according to the analysis program, allows the filtered sample, in an amount defined by the programmed time, to pass to the measuring cell (mR) once the renewal of the content transported by said conduit, to avoid contamination between samples of consecutive measurement cycles.
- Thermostabilization A cascade thermostabilization system, which consists of a system that allows simultaneous maintenance of the appropriate temperature for the reaction being measured and the appropriate temperature for the preservation of the reactive media in a prolonged time.
- the system consists of two devices.
- a cold / heat thermostabilization device consisting of a thermostatted compartment in which the internal components and means of the equipment are housed microbiosensor The system keeps the compartment at refrigeration temperature for the maintenance of the stability of the reactive media in prolonged times.
- a thermostabilization device of the reaction unit consisting of a thermally protected compartment and housed inside the previous device and containing the unit of reaction. It incorporates an adjustable thermostat All the elements are located in a bucket.
- the microbiological system of the microbiosensor equipment consists of self-selected microorganisms, whose continuous controlled proliferation is carried out through the appropriate adjustment of their growth parameters (pH, r 3 , dilution, aeration and food). Starting from different initial stages of inoculum, the system is able to maintain the concentration and metabolic activity of the practically constant microorganisms, within the thermostatized reaction unit. Your metabolism is sensitive to variations in the chemical substances that are measured.
- the reaction unit is contained in the corresponding thermostat device, and consists of the following components: A mother Reservoir (RM) consisting of a reservoir containing the microorganism or microorganisms in suspension and whose metabolic concentration and activity remain practically constant at through the control of: a / the systematic feedback with a means of predetermined composition, located in a reservoir equipped with an ultraviolet light lamp to prevent or control contaminating microbial growth, and b / the maintenance of microbial growth parameters (temperature, pH, dilution, aeration) preset.
- RM Mother Reservoir
- a Minireactor which is the physical device where the reactive components are added and mixed, said reaction takes place and is monitored by the corresponding transducer component.
- the microorganisms interact with the components of the samples to be determined at the temperature and time determined by the specific analysis program and specified by the analytical process control system.
- the transducer component in the case of BOD is a Clark-type dissolved oxygen electrode (2), capable of measuring the concentration of oxygen in the reaction mixture.
- the working principle of the oxygen electrode is that it determines the partial pressure of oxygen in liquids according to the Clark principle.
- the measurement procedure is characterized by the separation between the sample and the electrode by a permeable membrane.
- the reduction of oxygen in the working electrode results from the application of a potential, by the following reaction:
- the oxidation of the reference electrode is a result of the consumption of electrons.
- the mounting of the sensor for commissioning contemplates the sequential realization of the following steps: fixing and tensioning of the membrane, adding electrolyte, assembly of the cap on the sensor, and commissioning of the mounted sensor.
- the analytical process control system consists of a computer (PC) (12) that continuously monitors the operation of a programmable automaton (PLC) (11) that executes the instructions of the specific analysis program through the corresponding interfaces, controlling between other parameters: volumes and sequences of the process component shots, reaction time before reading results, acquisition of the reading signal generated by the transducer, system self-check, calculation and presentation of results.
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- PLC programmable automaton
- the computer implements a more complex processing of the transducer signals while allowing the control executed by the programmable controller to be modified according to the measurement needs or the operating conditions of the system.
- the incorporation of modems (15) in the system The computer system enables microbiosensor equipment for a remote control by means of a point-to-point telephone connection (16), making it possible to centralize the operation of field equipment in the same physical space.
- the device has a monitor (13) and printer (14), as peripherals for communication with the user.
- control and data acquisition software of the microbiosensor object of the present invention for the particular case of BOD is described.
- the BOD microbiosensor is controlled through specialized software.
- the microbiosensor equipment includes a PC computer and a microprocessor (the PLC automaton).
- Control programs implement the following functions:
- the microbiosensor software includes two main programs and several additional programs (for remote access to the equipment, to build the graphics etc.).
- the PLC PLC program allows you to control the operation of the device independently of the PC computer, while the PC program allows you to receive, store and analyze the measurement data.
- the PC computer program receives the measurement data from the PLC controller every 30 seconds and stores it in a file on the hard disk. At the same time the program shows this data in a graph and analyzes the changes observed during the measurement cycle.
- This graph of dissolved oxygen (fig. 2) is shown in a window where the operator can mark some points that interest him (establish the margins of integration of the signal) and calculate the areas under the peaks that correspond to the microbiosensor responses to the samples.
- the PC program also has two more screens: one is called a time diagram and the other functional diagram of the measuring equipment.
- the time diagram (fig. 3) allows to observe the operation of the measurement cycle through the activation and deactivation graphs of the fluidic circuit devices.
- the diagram Functional (fig.4), it is a window that helps to better understand the microbiosensor operation and allows to control the electrical devices of the equipment (peristaltic pumps and solenoid valves).
- the PLC PLC hardware is designed so that the exchange of messages between the PLC and the PC can be implemented without interrupting the PLC program.
- the functional diagram represents the structure of the microbiosensor fluidic circuit. It includes the mini-reactor, the mother reactor, the peristaltic pumps, liquid circuits, solenoid valves, etc. This diagram allows you to control peristaltic pumps and solenoid valves from the PC computer screen. Any pump or solenoid valve is activated simply by pointing the cursor over its image and pressing the left mouse button. The image of the pump changes. When you type the image of the activated pump, it stops. In the same way the solenoid valve is activated and deactivated.
- the dissolved oxygen diagram shows in real time the data obtained during the measurement cycle. These data represent the last 600 measures of dissolved oxygen (taken as often as desired).
- this diagram shows the sample measurement peaks and the reference peaks (standards, Fig. 2).
- the area of the peaks represents the biological oxygen demand (BOD).
- BOD biological oxygen demand
- this area is automatically calculated and the calculation result is displayed in the lower part of the main window in the information bar. It is also possible to calculate the area of any peak of the graph through the "Area" menu. Using the commands "Start Registration”, “Tin Registration” and “Baseline” (Fig. 5) mark the limits of integration of the graph (pointing the cursor to the points corresponding to the start and end of integration, and the bottom line of the which area is calculated: points ⁇ , b and c in Fig.
- the time diagram shows in which The moment of the analytical cycle is the equipment
- the state of the peristaltic pumps looks like the logical unit (the high signal) if the pump is activated, or as zero, if the The pump is also switched off
- the equipment can also be controlled through the "Windows", “Commands", "User” menus With the "Windows” menu the operator chooses one of the three windows to control the equipment (Dissolved Oxygen, Diagram of Times or Block Diagram) By pressing a menu item "Windows” the corresponding window comes out in front of the others, and the operator can use it.
- the "User” menu is used to change the level of access to the commands (for example, a supervisory user can change the properties of the measurement cycle, and another operator does not have access to this operation).
- the "Commands” menu is used to activate mini-cycles of fluidic circuit operation.
- the "Stop the Cycle” command is executed for a programmed time and includes activation of several pumps (those for washing and emptying).
- the "Reload the Cycle” command is used to change the cycle's operating times.
- the "Microorganisms” command activates the microorganism pump and then the feedback pump of the mother reactor.
- the "Pattern" command activates the pattern pump for a predetermined time.
- the "Input Sample” command implements a cycle of taking the input sample to a wastewater treatment plant.
- the external pump of the input sample to the WWTP is activated and, after a sufficient time for the input sample to reach the equipment, the internal peristaltic pump is activated and the solenoid valve for the injection of the referred Sample input to the mini-reactor.
- the "Output Sample” command implements the output sampling cycle of a treatment plant, which is equivalent to the input sampling cycle described in the previous point.
- the "Wash" command activates the mini-reactor wash pump, and, after a predetermined time, the pump for emptying it is activated.
- the "Emptying" command simply activates the emptying pump for the predetermined time
- the measurement cycle times are defined within the PLC PLC program, and to change them you must change this program, or send the new time values from The PC computer.
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