Operation Fundamentals in Bioreactor Engineering - Fluid Dynamics

This textbook covers essentials of in situ and auxiliary operations necessary to operate a bioreactor where living cells are utilized as biocatalysts.Particular attention is given to the dynamic behavior of fluids within bioreactors and support equipment, thus offering a comprehensive treatment of fluid flow, pumping, flow manipulation and metering, and mixing-covering both Newtonian and non-Newtonian systems, as well as heterogeneous flow around gaseous bubbles and solid particles. A pragmatic and systematic approach is provided to all such topics, from the point of view of a biological engineer - illustrated by selected and carefully solved problems, proposed at the end of each section.Mathematical derivations are put forward that are easy to follow step-by-step - even by students holding only elementary mathematical and biochemical backgrounds; and are developed at a pace suitable for self-learning.Furthermore, the functional forms and meanings of the expressions produced are explor