Biochemical engineering and biotechnology / Ghasem D. Najafpour.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Najafpour, Ghasem D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biotechnology.

Biochemical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (439 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Oxford : Elsevier, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Extensive application of bioprocesses has generated an expansion in biotechnological knowledge, generated by the application of biochemical engineering to biotechnology. Microorganisms produce alcohols and acetone that are used in industrial processes. The knowledge related to industrial microbiology has been revolutionized by the ability of genetically engineered cells to make many new products. Genetic engineering and gene mounting has been developed to enhance industrial fermentation. Ultimately, these bioprocesses have become a new way of developing commercial products. Biochemi

Contents:

Cover; Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology; Copyright page; Preface; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Industrial Microbiology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Process Fermentation; 1.3 Application of Fermentation Processes; 1.4 Bioprocess Products; 1.5 Production of Lactic Acid; 1.6 Production of Vinegar; 1.7 Production of Amino Acids (Lysine and Glutamic Acid) and Insulin; 1.8 Antibiotics, Production of Penicillin; 1.9 Production of Enzymes; 1.10 Production of Baker's Yeast; References; Chapter 2. Dissolved Oxygen Measurement and Mixing; 2.1 Introduction

2.2 Measurement of Dissolved Oxygen Concentrations2.3 Batch and Continuous Fermentation for Production of SCP; 2.4 Batch Experiment for Production of Baker's Yeast; 2.5 Oxygen Transfer Rate (OTR); 2.6 Respiration Quotient (RQ); 2.7 Agitation Rate Studies; 2.8 Nomenclature; References; Chapter 3. Gas and Liquid System (Aeration and Agitation); 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Aeration and Agitation; 3.3 Effect of Agitation on Dissolved Oxygen; 3.4 Air Sparger; 3.5 Oxygen Transfer Rate in a Fermenter; 3.6 Mass Transfer Coefficients for Stirred Tanks; 3.7 Gas Hold-Up

3.8 Agitated System and Mixing Phenomena3.9 Characterisation of Agitation; 3.10 Types of Agitator; 3.11 Gas-Liquid Phase Mass Transfer; 3.12 Nomenclature; References; 3.13 Case Study: Oxygen Transfer Rate Model in an Aerated Tank for Pharmaceutical Wastewater; References; 3.14 Case Study: Fuel and Chemical Production from the Water Gas Shift Reaction by Fermentation Processes; References; Chapter 4. Fermentation Process Control; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Bioreactor Controlling Probes; 4.3 Characteristics of Bioreactor Sensors; 4.4 Temperature Measurement and Control

4.5 Do Measurement and Control4.6 pH/Redox Measurement and Control; 4.7 Detection and Prevention of the Foam; 4.8 Biosensors; 4.9 Nomenclature; References; Chapter 5. Growth Kinetics; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Cell Growth in Batch Culture; 5.3 Growth Phases; 5.4 Kinetics of Batch Culture; 5.5 Growth Kinetics for Continuous Culture; 5.6 Material Balance for CSTR; 5.7 Enzyme Reaction Kinetics; 5.8 Nomenclature; References; 5.9 Case Study: Enzyme Kinetic Models for Resolution of Racemic Ibuprofen Esters in a Membrane Reactor; References; Chapter 6. Bioreactor Design; 6.1 Introduction

6.2 Background to Bioreactors6.3 Type of Bioreactor; 6.4 Stirred Tank Bioreactors; 6.5 Bubble Column Fermenter; 6.6 Airlift Bioreactors; 6.7 Heat Transfer; 6.8 Design Equations for CSTR Fermenter; 6.9 Temperature Effect on Rate Constant; 6.10 Scale-Up of Stirred-Tank Bioreactor; 6.11 Nomenclature; References; Chapter 7. Downstream Processing; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Downstream Processing; 7.3 Filtration; 7.4 Centrifugation; 7.5 Sedimentation; 7.6 Flotation; 7.7 Emerging Technology for Cell Recovery; 7.8 Cell Disruption; 7.9 Solvent Extraction; 7.10 Adsorption; 7.11 Chromatography

7.12 Nomenclature

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-74727-7

9786610747276

0-08-046802-0

OCLC:

181845277