ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The continuous slow feed of animal and vegetable oils is frequently found to be an economically attractive method for maintaining antibiotic fermentations at a highly productive rate. The sterilization of oil feeds can present a major problem in the production plant. In this article, we present data and methodology on the kinetics of the thermal sterilization of No. 2 lard oil and soybean oil. It was also determined that dry heat sterilization condition could occur if dry spores were added to dry oil. This condition could only be partially alleviated by the addition of water to the oil. The theory and design of a small tubular coil continuous sterilizer for sterilizing oils at the point of use is also presented. This type of sterilizer is economical and versatile and simplifies control and instrument requirements. It provides a realistic alternative to the use of sterile feed tanks and sterile headers.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260260806
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