ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The effects of dispersed phase volume and temperature on the batch growth of Candida lipolytica on gas oil are investigated. Growth parameters are presented for two sets of experiments. The shape of growth curves was basically similar to the system composed of n-hexadecane dissolved in dewaxed gas oil, in spite of the complex nature of the substance. All of the batch growth curves exhibited a linear growth region. The rate of linear growth and its length varied with change in dispersed phase volume. The effect of temperature on growth rate was investigated for temperatures ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The results show a smaller activation energy during linear growth than during the early stages of batch growth. These results are analyzed from the viewpoint of growth models presented previously. The results indicate that growth at drop surfaces is important and that segregation effects may be important.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260140404
