| abstract |
Metastable state spore incubation mixing systems are described. An example of the system includes a spore container for storing spores, a nutrient container, an arrangement of valves and tubes, a reciprocating pump, a mixing tube, and a holding tank. In an extraction phase of the system, a controller can control the alternating pump to extract a proportional volume of spores, nutrients, and water through the valves and tubes. During a flush phase of the system, the controller can control flow control valves to direct spores, nutrients, and water through the mixing tube and into the holding tank. The controller can also direct a heater to heat the mixture in the holding tank to a predetermined temperature. Once the mixture reaches temperature, the controller can also steer the system through a number of other phases of operation, including cooling and purging phases. |