Optimize power consumption in aerobic fermenters
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Aerobic fermentation is used for economically manufacturing various compounds; such as, amino acids, binding agents, cleaning compounds, and vitamins. Fermenters can bring about meaningful energy savings through the execution of fastidious full-scale performance calculations and optimal energy utilization.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2003
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Sizing impellers for agitated aerobic fermenters
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The merits of different relative impeller sizes are described, and how design parameters affect a fermenter's performance and cost is explained. The purpose of the impeller or agitator in an aerated tank is highlighted.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2004
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The G-value for agitator design: time to retire it?
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The parameters to be considered while designing the agitators for water treatment with relation to G-value are presented.
Publication Name: Chemical Engineering Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0360-7275
Year: 2007
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