What are bioreactors used for?

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WHAT ARE BIOREACTORS USED FOR?
Zinchenko Lyudmila
Student of the Department of Ecology and Industrial Safety, Faculty of Informatics and Management .

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Plan:
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Areas of application of the bioreactor
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Advantages and disadvantages of the bioreactor
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Bioreactor design

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Areas of application of the bioreactor
Pharmaceuticals
Food industry
Biofuels and biomaterials

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Advantages and disadvantages of the bioreactor
Advantages:
Cost-effective
Low operating costs
High level of performance
Provide precise control
Disadvantages and problems:
• Expensive
• Must be sterilized
• Highly qualified service personnel are needed
• Slow production methods

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Bioreactor design
Fermentation tank
Thermal shell
Mixing system
Partitions
Aeration system
Foaming control system
Temperature control system
Cleaning/sterilization system

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References
1. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/ What- Are- Bioreactors- Used- For? -2010s

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