Biochemical Engineering: A Laboratory Manual

Biochemical engineering deals with complex life systems, and a fermenter is essential for proper operation. This book covers enzymatic reaction kinetics, cell growth kinetics, and operational parameters like volumetric mass transfer coefficient, mixing time, death rate constant, chemical oxygen demand, and heat of combustion. It provides a novel experimental protocol to determine these parameters and emphasizes the applicability of the analysis to various processes. Ideal for young researchers, teachers, and scientists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing

Biochemical engineering is a field that delves into the intricate workings of complex life systems, surpassing the complexity of chemical engineering. At the core of biochemical processes lies the fermenter, a vital component that ensures the proper functioning of a system. Understanding enzymatic reaction kinetics and cell growth kinetics is crucial in determining various kinetic parameters. This book encompasses the operations and analyses of various biochemical processes to unveil their unique characteristics. Additionally, it covers the determination of operational parameters such as the volumetric mass transfer coefficient, mixing time, death rate constant, chemical oxygen demand, and heat of combustion.

This comprehensive book offers a novel experimental protocol for identifying numerous operational parameters of biochemical processes. It serves as a valuable resource for young researchers, teachers, and scientists seeking to gain a deep understanding of the experimental aspects of biochemical engineering. With its illustrative diagrams, neat flowcharts, and exhaustive tables, the book facilitates a clear and concise understanding of the subject matter, making it an ideal tool for those embarking on this field.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789814877367