Magné yeast culture machine

Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939. Used in fermentation plant, BP Chemicals Ltd., Hull, for alcohol production

Details

Category:
Biotechnology
Object Number:
1986-445
Materials:
copper, steel, brass (alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 6000 x 1900 x 2000 mm
type:
yeast culture machine
credit:
BP Chemicals Limited, Hull

Parts

top section of Magné yeast culture machine

top section of Magné yeast culture machine

top section of Magné yeast culture machine, with pipework and pressure gauge (Budenberg), copper, 1930-1939. Used in fermentation plant, BP, Hull, for alcohol production

Measurements:
overall: 2000 x 800 mm
Materials:
copper , steel , brass (alloy) and glass
Object Number:
1986-445 Pt1
:
Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

central section of Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939. Used in fermentation plant, BP, Hull, for alcohol production

Measurements:
overall: 2700 x 1700 x 1750 mm
Materials:
copper , steel , brass (alloy) and glass
Object Number:
1986-445 Pt2
type:
yeast culture machine
Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

base of Magné yeast culture machine, with ancillary pipework and pressure gauge and chart/temperature recorder gauge, 1930-1939. Used in fermentation plant, BP, Hull, for alcohol production,

Measurements:
1000 kg
Materials:
copper , steel , brass (alloy) and glass
Object Number:
1986-445 Pt3
type:
base
Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

Magné yeast culture machine, copper, 1930-1939.

piece to fit onto level gauge bar (part d)

Object Number:
1986-445 Pt4
type:
gauge
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