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The capability of the continuous tower fermenter to accumulate and retain high cell densities (70–90 g dry wt/1) when using naturally flocculant yeasts is demonstrated with semi-defined glucose feed at concentrations of 120–200 g/1 and high hydraulic loadings. Conversion and ethanol productivity data are given as a function of throughput and feed glucose concentration.
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Prince, I.G., Barford, J.P. Continuous tower fermentation for power ethanol production. Biotechnol Lett 4, 263–268 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00132398
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