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Published on: September 12, 2013
Self-inducing Reactors for Bioengineering
Jian Gan1, Huazong Liu1, Jiajun Chen1
1College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
Abstract:
Packed tower reactors, mechanically stirred reactors, airlift reactors, and gas-self-inducing reactors are frequently utilized among the various types of reactors. Self-inducing reactors exhibit notable advantages owing to their simple structure, effective gas-liquid intermixing, and low energy requirements, rendering them highly suitable for bioengineering endeavors. The purpose of this analysis is to shed light on the use of self-inducing reactors in bioengineering by examining the following five parameters: critical speed, suction rate, volumetric mass transfer coefficient, power characteristics, and gas hold-up. Through a comprehensive analysis of the advancements achieved in these domains, it is possible to determine the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of bioengineering.
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