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What are the various types of fermenter?
Fermenter are of two types 1. Aerobic fermenter 2. Anaerobic fermenter
How long does it take for microbes to grow before the enzymes are extracted?
it takes 10hours
How do you make enzymes?
the enzymes are produces by biotechnology using yeast,fungi or bacteriathe microorganisms are allowed to grow in fermenter using a suitable nutrienteg.starch solution2 types of enzymes extracellular and intracellularextracellular (is being made out side of the microbe) then it is filtered and then enzyme is extracted from the liquidif the enzyme is intracellular (being done inside the microbe). the microbes have to be then filtered and then crunched to get the enzyme out of the microbe.
What is the cooling jacket in a fermenter?
The fermenter is surrounded by a jacket of cold water to regulate the temperature of the reaction medium.
What is an aerobic fermenter?
An aerobic ferment er is one in which there is provision for the introduction of sterile air into the reaction. The sterile air is introduced into the interiors of the fermenter through an attachment called a sparger. Air is bubbled through. The bubbles are then dispersed throughout the reactor by an impeller (a mixing apparatus that stirs the entire reaction contents in the fermenter).
Why is a fermenter usually filled with steam and then cooled?
hi, fermenter is generally used for wine and beer and other products like penicillin,acetone,citric acid etc. before a batch starts fermenter need to be sterilized to kill all unwanted bacteria. steam can provide cell disrupting temperature at 121 c temperature and 15 lbs pressure.that's why steam passed through the fermenter and it takes long to cool fermenter that's why cool water passed.
What temperature is the fermenter kept at?
30 c
What is the definition of fermenter?
Something that causes fermentation.
What are the uses of deep jet fermenter?
Impregnation
The use of micrognism and fermenters to manufacture the antibiotic penicilin and enzymes for use in biological washing powders?
Penicillium from fungi is mixed with sugar in a fermenter. Fungi grows for about 15-24 hours and then begins to secrete penicillin. The solution is filtered off and is concentrated to give penicillin. Enzymes lipase in biological washing powders are used to break down fats or grease on clothes and protease used to break down proteins such as blood stains.
Advatages of batch fermentors?
A batch fermenter allows microbiologists an efficient and sterile way to reproduce microorganisms. The batch fermenter is automatically sterilized at the end of each batch.
How is a fermenter sterilized?
A fermenter is typically sterilized using steam sterilization, also known as autoclaving, where steam at high pressure and temperature is applied to kill microorganisms. Alternatively, chemical sterilization methods, such as using hydrogen peroxide or ethylene oxide, can be employed. The choice of method depends on the materials of the fermenter and the specific requirements of the fermentation process. After sterilization, the fermenter is usually maintained in a sterile environment until use to prevent contamination.
