ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A theoretical study was made on the dynamic behavior of a single-vessel continuous fermentation subject to a growth inhibition at, high concentration of the rate limiting substrate. Phase plane plotting and stability analysis showed three steady states to exist; namely, a “washout”; state, a nontrivial stable state, and an unstable state. Whether the system attains a nontrivial steady state or is to be washed-out depends upon the initial values of the cell and/or substrate concentration(s). Since this property is a characteristic feature of the present system, an experimental procedure was suggested to insure a stable operation in practice.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260110204
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