Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR)

Question 1

Bioreactors are operated continuously

Answer 1

CSTR

Question 2

Bioprocesses that operates CSTR

Answer 2

brewing, production of bakers’ yeast, and waste treatment

Question 3

If the vessel is well mixed, the product stream has the __________ as the liquid in the reactor

Answer 3

same composition

Question 4

when continuous reactors are used with freely suspended cells or enzymes, the ______ is continuously withdrawn from the vessel in the product stream

Answer 4

catalyst

Question 5

Characteristic operating parameters for continuous reactors

Answer 5

dilution rate D and average residence time τ.

Question 6

What is the relationship of residence time and dilution rate

Answer 6

residence time τ = 1/D = V/F