Abstract
Liquid circulation and mixing time studies were carried out in a laboratory bubble column and modified bubble columns. Liquid circulation and mixing time are both strongly dependent on the geometrical configuration of the reactor. Internal recycle loop and external recycle loop shorten the mixing time compared to the bubble column.
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Pavko, A., Charles, M. Liquid circulation and mixing in tower fermenters with recirculation loop. Biotechnol Lett 10, 537–542 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01027125
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01027125