DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a molecule generally used for its antioxidant activity, but it is very unstable. The GiGa-3 project focuses on the digitalization of a DHA processing plant that uses supercritical CO₂ to obtain omega-3 from fish oil. This project, led by Brudy Technology in collaboration with Leitat, aims to develop a process at the pilot plant that allows the production of highly bioactive DHA and its purification, with the goal of using it in foods for premature infants. BrudyTech specializes in the research and production of omega-3 molecules, while Leitat contributes its expertise in process digitalization through the incorporation of optical sensors and the use of artificial intelligence.
To overcome the challenges of the separation process, GiGa-3 proposes several milestones, such as implementing a protective cover to stabilize temperature, installing spectroscopy probes to monitor the process, and developing algorithms to control and predict the effectiveness of the separation. These advances will reduce decision-making time and minimize product loss due to process variations.
Project CPP2022-010055 funded by:
