35 by Elliotman234

Fermenter (Bioreactor)

2014-05-19 03:59:13 UTC

This is a diagram of a basic machine with micro-organisms, using nutrients to speed up the process of producing a product.

elliotvs23 — 2014-05-19 04:06:41 UTC

ive been reading up on it so what do you want me to do exactly

2014-05-19 04:07:10 UTC

1. Microbe: carry out the fermentation process

2014-05-19 04:11:10 UTC

This contains a fixed amount of nutrients.

Products are collected by emptying the bioreactor. This is then repeated.

Disadvantage - It is expensive.

Advantages - The vessels can be switched to other uses. Any contamination results in the loss of only one single batch.

2014-05-19 04:14:40 UTC

Fresh nutrients are added as soon as they are consumed.

The reactor may run for long periods of time. Products are run off at intervals while the process continues.

Disadvantages - Contamination causes greater losses. The culture my block inlet or outlet pipes.

Advantages - More economical.

elliotvs23 — 2014-05-19 04:15:58 UTC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT8G0HFb4hg

2014-05-19 04:28:00 UTC