Simple system for controlling dissolved oxygen concentration in laboratory fermentors
- 1 November 1974
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Biotechnology & Bioengineering
- Vol. 16 (11) , 1529-1536
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260161109
Abstract
A simple system for the control of oxygen transfer in laboratory fermentation units has been devised. This system employs pure oxygen to elevate the driving force for oxygen transfer. In addition, the aeration is controlled in a closed loop manner in order to minimize total exit flow of the gas from the fermentor. Fermentation study using Bacillus stearothermophilus grown on n‐dodecane at 55°C illustrates excellent carbon recovery as well as the ease of controlling oxygen transfer.Keywords
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