In aerobic bioprocesses, oxygen is a key substrate; due to its low solubility in broths
(aqueous solutions), a continuous supply is needed. The oxygen transfer rate (OTR) must be …

In aerobic process oxygen must be continuously supplied in order to achieve acceptable
productivities, Since the role of oxygen in microorganism growth and its metabolism is of …

Microalgae have been proposed as valuable microorganisms for several applications, from
production of pharmaceuticals to wastewater treatment. Whatever the final application, the …

The overall gas hold-up εg, the volumetric mass transfer coefficient k1a, the liquid side mass
transfer coefficient k1, the volumetric interfacial area a, the bubble size dbs and bubble …

A methodology is presented for designing photobioreactors with tubular loop solar receivers
in which the fluid is circulated by an airlift device. The design method effectively combines …

Despite decades of research related to hemolysis, the accuracy of prediction algorithms for
complex flows leaves much to be desired. Fundamental questions remain about how …

Since open ponds are considered to be a proper means to produce microalgae biomass at
large scale, the design of these ponds remains a major issue in this field. Besides light …

Novel diagnostic and testing methodologies, the production of recombinant DNA-derived
proteins and the emerging area of advanced gene or somatic therapy and transplantations …

Bubble breakage and coalescence phenomena and multicomponent gas–liquid mass
transfer were studied in a 194dm3 Rushton turbine agitated vessel. Local bubble size …

Mathematical Modelling and Computer Simulation of Activated Sludge Systems–Second
Edition provides, from the process engineering perspective, a comprehensive and up-to …