Course Details

• Credit: 3
• Semester: 1
• Prerequisite: IBG213/4 Bioreactor Operation (sequential)

Synopsis

This course emphasises practical exercises of various types of bioreactor system (stirred tank, air- lift, etc) and different modes of fermentation. Three modes of fermentation which are continuous; fed batch and solid state will be taught. Theoretical principle for each mode of fermentation as well as factors influencing the fermentation process will be discussed. This course also emphasises bioreactor design, types, classification and selection for each system. Scaling up from laboratory scale fermentation to pilot scale fermenter will be taught in general.