Benz Gregory T. Agitator Design for Gas-Liquid Fermenters and Bioreactors

John Wiley & Sons, 2021. — 805 p. — ISBN 9781119650539.Agitator Design for Gas-Liquid Fermenters and Bioreactors delivers a ­concise treatment and explanation of how to design mechanically sound agitation systems that will perform the agitation process function efficiently and economically. The book covers agitator fundamentals, impeller systems, optimum power and air flow at peak mass transfer calculations, optimizing operation for minimum energy per batch, heat transfer surfaces and calculations, shaft seal considerations, mounting methods, mechanical design, and vendor evaluation. The accomplished author has created a practical and hands-on tool that discusses the subject of agitation systems from first principles all the way to implementation in the real world. Step-by-step processes are included throughout the book to assist engineers, chemists, and other scientists in the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of these systems. Perfect for chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, chemists, and materials scientists, Agitator Design for Gas-Liquid Fermenters and Bioreactors will also earn a place in the libraries of pharmaceutical scientists seeking a one-stop resource for designing mechanically sound agitation systems.Purpose of Agitator Design
Major Steps in Successful Agitator Design
Agitator Fundamentals
Agitator Behavior under Gassed Conditions
Impeller Types Used in Fermenters
Impeller Systems
Piloting for Mass Transfer
Power and Gas Flow Design and Optimization
Optimizing Operation for Minimum Energy Consumption per Batch
Heat Transfer Surfaces and Calculations
Gasses Other Than Air and Liquids Other Than Water
Viscous Fermentation
Three Phase Fermentation
Use of CFD in Fermenter Design
Agitator Seal Design Considerations
Fermenter Agitator Mounting Methods
Mechanical Design of Fermenter Agitators
Sanitary Design
Aspect Ratio
Vendor Evaluation
International Practices