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OBRs as Batch Reactors
OBRs offer a range of
advantages for bioreactions:
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Uniform mixing patterns,
leading to uniform distribution of nutrients,
temperature, etc
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Effective heat transfer,
which may improve temperature control in some
applications, particularly with viscous broths
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Lower energy consumption than
equivalent STRs
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A controllable low shear
suitable for shear-sensitive cultures
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Reduced
foaming, due to reduced surface
area, and absence of surface
vortex
We are currently designing
and building OBRs as batch bioreactors. However
we are at an early stage, and there are many
design iterations to be undertaken. A PhD
project is available to develop these first
designs, based on understanding the interactions
of the fluid mechanics, mass transfer and
bioreaction kinetics.
For more information please
contact Prof Adam Harvey.
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