Types of fermenters

Types of fermenters

1. Types of Bioreactors or Fermenters Dr. Dhanya KC Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology St. Mary’s College, Thrissur-20, Kerala

2. Bioreactors or Fermenters A device to cultivate microorganisms – products Containment system - right environment Optimal growth and metabolic activity Maximum production

3. Major structural variations or designs of bioreactors used in industry

4. Stirred tank reactors or Continuous Stirred Tank Bioreactors Sparger

5. 2. Bubble column reactors

6. 3. Air lift reactors

7. Tower reactor

8. 4. Fluidized bed reactors (FBR)

9. 5. Packed bed reactors

10. 6. Flocculated cell reactors 7. Photo bioreactors (PBR) 8. Membrane Bioreactor

11. 6. Flocculated cell reactors 7. Photo bioreactors (PBR) 8. Membrane Bioreactor

12. 6. Flocculated cell reactors 7. Photo bioreactors (PBR) 8. Membrane Bioreactor

13. 9. Acetator and Cavitator

14. 10. Cylindro -conical vessels

15. 11. The Waldhof -type fermenter Top view of Waldhof aeration wheel

16. 13. The cyclone column bioreactor 12. Deep jet fermenter

17. 13. The cyclone column bioreactor 12. Deep jet fermenter

18. 14. Rotating disc fermenter ( Rotating disc contactors)

19. 15. Hollow fibre reactor 16. Microcarriers 17. Perfusion cultures

20. Thank you.. References Principles of fermentation technology, PF Stanbury , A Whittakker , SJ Hall Industrial Biotechnology, Lesson 6: Types Of Bioreactor, Rai University