ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
oxygen transfer
;
liquid-impelled loop reactor
;
perfluorocarbon
;
two-liquid-phase
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Oxygen transfer in the liquid-impelled loop reactor is described for a setup in which the perfluorochemical FC40 is aerated externally. Two sizes of reactors are investigated. The mass-transfer coefficient k appears to be lower with a factor of about 0.6 compared to gas liquid systems. the specific exchange area in the present experimental setup is found to be favorable when compared with gas liquid bioreactors at the same superficial dispersed-phase velocities. However, slow coalescence of the dispersed-phase drops in the phase separation section limits the dispersed-phase flow rate seriously. In Case this become crucial from the point of view of oxygen supply, special measures need to be found or alternatives such as combined sparging of air and solvent. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260400610
Permalink