Bacterial incubator 2

known about microbiological instrument

1. Bacterial incubator BY: TO: B.Navaneethakrishnan Dr.K . Amala 1 st M.sc Applied microbiolog Sacred Heart college tpt Sacred Heart College Tpt ( Autonomous) ( Autonomous)

2. Bacterial incubator DEFINITIONS: It is a device used to grow and maintain the bacterial cultures. It was discovered by Jean baptiste porta scientist form ancient Egypt in 16 th century.

3. Working of bacterial incubator The principle of working is ‘THERMO ELECTRICITY’. The incubator as thermostat which maintains constant temperature. When any conductor is subjected to a thermal gradient it creates voltage called as thermo electric effect. PARTS: Timer. * Thermostat. Temperature indicator. * Control panel. Power indicator. * HEPA filters. Containers. Etc. * L shape thermometer. * Asbestos door gasket.

4. Bacteriological incubator contents: Desirable temperature> 30-35 degree celcius . It can be occurs only heating system. External environment is independent. Temperature range is > 10-60 degree celcius . Uses grow only bacteria.

5. Applications: Help to growing cell cultures of bacteria. Reproduction of bacterial colonies count in food industries.

6. Types of incubators: Benchtop incubators. Co2 incubators. Cooled incubators. Shaker incubators. Portable incubator.

7. Safety precautions: Place your unit properly. Monitor temperature. Monitor humidity and Co2. Clean the incubator regularly. Calibrate on a regular basis.

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