Modelling a biochemical reaction with computational fluid dynamics

Abstract

Earlier investigations (Cartland Glover et al., 2004) into the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for the modelling of gas-liquid and gas-liquid-solid flow allowed a simple biochemical reaction model to be implemented. A single plane mesh was used to represent the transport and reaction of molasses, the mould Aspergillus niger and citric acid in a bubble column with a height to diameter aspect ratio of 20:1. Two specific growth rates were used to examine the impact that biomass growth had on the local solids concentration and the effect this had on the local hydrodynamics of the bubble column.

Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > Systems analytics research institute (SARI)
Additional Information: Berkeley Electronic Press © 2005
Uncontrolled Keywords: bubble columns reactors,computational fluid dynamics,fermentation,gas-liquid-solid flows,mixture model,General Energy,General Engineering
Publication ISSN: 1542-6580
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2024 08:05
Date Deposited: 23 Apr 2014 12:45
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2005
Authors: Generalis, Sotos C. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-7660-0633)
Cartland Glover, Gregory M. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-2647-2757)

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