Redesign and start up operation a bioreactor at pilot plant scale for solid-state fermentation processes

A stainless steel bioreactor was redesigned in order to facilite the production of microbial protein by solid-state fermentation. A double-helix stirrer was built to replace a blade-stirrer. Mixing time was set at 12 min every two hours. An air-manifold was built and installed at the bottom of the...

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Main Authors: Nicolino Bracho, Miguel Rondón, Cateryna Aiello, Alexis Ferrer, Arelis López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad del Zulia 2010-11-01
Series:Revista Técnica de la Facultad de Ingeniería
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Online Access:https://www.produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/tecnica/article/view/5525