Microbial biomass process technologies and management. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Basanta Kumara Behera, Ajit Varma.
• Authors: Behera, Basanta Kumara; Varma, A (Ajit), 1939-
• Contents: Foreword; Preface; About the Book; Contents; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Concept of Microbiological Processes; 1.1 History of Microbial Processes; 1.2 Need for Standard Microbial Processes; 1.3 Microbes and Microbial Products; 1.3.1 Fungi; 1.3.2 Bacteria; 1.3.3 Algae; 1.4 Microbial Process Economics; 1.4.1 What Is Microbial Process Economics; 1.4.2 The Economic Nature of Microbial Processes; 1.4.3 Feedstock; 1.4.3.1 Biocatalysts; 1.4.3.2 Bioenergy; 1.4.3.3 Target-Oriented Product; 1.4.3.4 Microbiological Waste; 1.4.3.5 Interactions. 1.5 Economic Evaluation of Microbial Processes1.5.1 Capital Expenditure and Operating Expenses; 1.5.2 Revenue and Profit; 1.6 Microbial Product Development; 1.6.1 Why Develop New Products; 1.6.2 New Microbial Product Development; 1.6.3 How to Launch a New Microbial Product; 1.6.4 Speed-to-Market and Product Development; 1.6.5 Service Companies and New Products; References; Chapter 2: Upstream Processes; 2.1 Upstream Processes at Different Stages; 2.1.1 Medium Preparation; 2.1.1.1 Types of Culture Medium; 2.1.1.2 Quality Control of Culture Media; 2.1.2 Media Formulation. 2.1.2.1 Seed Culture Medium Formulation2.1.2.2 Fermentation Medium (Broth) Formulation; 2.1.3 Broth Composition; 2.1.3.1 Nutritional Requirements of Bacteria; 2.1.3.2 Nutritional Requirements of Fungi; 2.1.3.3 Nutritional Requirements of Algae; 2.1.4 Carbon Sources Used in Scale-Up Processes; 2.1.5 Medium Sterilization and Maintenance of Aseptic Environments; 2.1.5.1 Maintenance of Aseptic Environments; 2.1.5.2 Sterilization of Media and Air; 2.1.6 Stages in the Fermentation Process; 2.1.7 The Fermentation Process; 2.1.7.1 Description of a Typical Fermenter; 2.1.7.2 Types of Fermenter. Feed PumpsPrecoating the Filter Press; Sludge Conditioning; Flocculation; Basic Sludge-Dewatering System and Performance; Filter Cake Washing and Blowing; 3.2.3.2 Membrane Filtration; Membrane Inflation Techniques; 3.2.3.3 Vacuum Filters; Rotary Drum Vacuum Filters; Horizontal Belt Vacuum Filters; 3.2.3.4 Depth Filters; Depth Filtration Versus Surface Filtration; Large-Scale Depth Filtration; 3.2.3.5 Absolute Filters; 3.2.4 Centrifugation; 3.2.4.1 Centrifugal Field; 3.2.4.2 Types of Centrifuge; Bench Centrifuge; Large-Capacity Refrigerated Centrifuge; High-Speed Refrigerated Centrifuge.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 662/.88; Medicine; Microbial biotechnology; Biomass energy; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical; Biomass energy; Microbial biotechnology; Biomedicine; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology; Applied Microbiology; Food Microbiology; Science -- Biotechnology; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Microbiology; Microbiology (non-medical); Pharmaceutical technology; Microbiology; Medical -- Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical technology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319539133; 3319539132
• Related ISBNs: 9783319539126; 3319539124
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 25, 2017).
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