IoT expectations and challenges in monitoring the bioreactors

The biological carbon capture and utilisation (bio-CCU) project aims to incorporate responsible and sustainable innovation by utilising CO₂ capture and promoting the use of algae-based products. To achieve this, the project employs several large reactors for algae production and smaller reactors for conducting experiments on different algae types and control parameters. In line with environmental ethics and the principles of a circular economy, the project explores the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies as a cost-effective and scalable alternative to traditional supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. By leveraging IoT, the project can utilise affordable off-the-shelf sensors, computers, and communication, thereby reducing costs and enabling redundancy through the deployment of multiple sensors.