Inside the system that turns CO₂ into usable sugar
Eden Engine is a modular platform that captures CO₂, converts it into clean sugar solution and routes that carbon into growth modules for future food systems. Each stage is designed for precision control, data visibility and long term reliability.
High level view of Eden Engine modules working together: capture, conversion and growth.
How the Eden Engine works
At a high level, the system follows a simple three stage flow from captured CO₂ to energy rich sugar solution to structured growth. Detailed chemistry, designs and control algorithms remain proprietary.
Step 01 • CO₂ capture and conditioning
CO₂ is pulled from an air stream or exhaust stream and conditioned to match the requirements of the conversion module. Filters, flow control and sensors prepare the gas for efficient processing.
- Compatible with air or suitable industrial exhaust streams
- Inline pressure, temperature and flow monitoring
- Modular interfaces for future capture technologies
Step 02 • CO₂ to sugar conversion module
A compact microreactor uses hybrid biochemical and electrochemical pathways to turn CO₂ into simple sugar molecules. The output is a controllable sugar solution that can be stored, pumped and measured.
- Hybrid enzymatic and electrochemical pathways
- Real time monitoring of pH, temperature and power use
- Designed for cartridge based upgrades and future improvements
Step 03 • Nutrient and growth modules
Sugar solution and nutrients move into microfluidic growth modules. These modules are designed to support cell based growth and structured fruit tissue experiments in future phases of the project.
- Micro scaffold and microfluidic based growth environments
- Fine control of nutrient mix and flow profile
- Modular layout for research and future production systems
System architecture at a glance
Eden Engine is built as a stack of cooperating modules. Each module can be improved or replaced without redesigning the entire system. The long term goal is a family of devices that share the same core architecture.
Conversion core
The conversion core is the heart of the system. It contains the CO₂ to sugar microreactor and the supporting pumps, inlets and reservoirs required to run it safely.
- High surface area microreactor channels
- Cartridge based reactant and catalyst management
- Configurable flow paths for different operating modes
Nutrient and growth loop
Downstream from the core, a dedicated loop manages sugar solution, nutrients and growth media. This loop connects to present and future growth modules.
- Reservoirs for sugar solution and nutrient mixes
- Microfluidic distribution manifold and valves
- Interfaces for experimental growth chambers
Sensing and control
A network of sensors and embedded controllers keeps the system inside safe and efficient operating ranges. Data streams are logged for research, diagnostics and future optimization.
- Multi point temperature and pressure monitoring
- pH, conductivity and flow sensors in key loops
- Fail safe logic and automated shutdown layers
Enclosure and serviceability
The hardware is packaged into a serviceable enclosure that is designed to protect sensitive components while keeping routine maintenance simple.
- Field replaceable cartridges and filters
- Clear access paths to pumps, valves and reservoirs
- Thermally managed shell for quiet operation
Data, automation and safety
Eden Engine is designed to be more than a static reactor. It is a data rich platform that can learn from every run, adapt to new operating conditions and protect itself when something is outside specification.
- Closed loop control. Control loops adjust flow, temperature and electrical input based on sensor feedback in real time.
- Health monitoring. Continuous logs track component health, power use and anomaly events for preventative maintenance.
- Remote observability. Future versions are intended to support remote dashboards for research partners and operations teams.
- Layered safety. Hardware limits, software limits and physical relief paths work together to keep the system safe.
High level loop from sensors to control logic and actuators, with data streaming for research and optimization.
Designed to work with farms, grids and future habitats
Eden Engine is not meant to replace all agriculture. It is designed as a complementary layer that creates clean sugar and core molecules wherever they are needed, from farms and cities to remote research stations and future off world habitats.
Support for farms and food producers
Sugar and base molecules from Eden Engine can support fermentation, bio manufacturing and future food processes that sit alongside traditional agriculture.
- Potential feedstock for precision fermentation platforms
- Localized production that reduces transport volatility
- Options for integrating with farm based energy systems
Remote and resilient deployments
Compact reactors are a good fit for remote communities, research bases and emergency response hubs where reliable calories are critical.
- Modular footprint for constrained spaces
- Designed for integration with solar and other clean power
- Targeted for low maintenance and high uptime
Path to off world life support
In the long term, closed loop carbon to food systems are essential for life on the Moon, Mars and deep space. Eden Engine is being designed with that future in mind.
- Architecture that can use local CO₂ sources
- Focus on reliability and fault tolerance
- Alignment with closed habitat life support concepts
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