ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary Pressure fluctuation spectra were measured inside a biochemical reactor at various mixing speeds and aeration rates. These spectra change considerably depending on the mixing conditions and appear to provide a detailed picture of the turbulent conditions within the reactor. Droplet size distributions were measured for 4% (v/v) hydrocarbon in the reactor. It was found that these droplet size distributions could be qualitatively predicted by analysis of the Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities at the oil-water interface in conjunction with the observed pressure fluctuation spectra.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00504728