What is fermentation
What is zymology
The science dedicated to studying fermentation
How Does Industrial Fermentation Work?
What are types of fermentation based on oxygen use
Aerobic and Anaerobic fermentation
Explain Aerobic fermentation and provide example
Explain Anaerobic fermentation
What are types of fermentation based on end product
Define the fermenter
A Fermenter (now often called a Bioreactor) is a specially designed, closed vessel used for large-scale production.
What is the function of fermenter
What are the key components of fermenter
vessel
baffles
feed ports
impeller (agitator)
temperature control
sparger
control
explain vessel as key component of fermenter
explain baffles as key component of fermenter
explain feed port as key component of fermenter
explain impeller (agitator) as key component of fermenter
explain temperature control as key component of fermenter
explain sparger as key component of fermenter
explain control as key component of fermenter
What are the 2 types of fermentation tanks
closed system
open system
explain closed system
explain open system
What are the fermentation process stages
Upstream processing - pre fermentation
fermentation operation
downstream processing - after fermentation
The upstream process includes what
Microorganism selection and improvement
Media formulation
Sterilization
Inoculum preparation
Explain Microorganism selection and improvement