By
Henry C. Vogel
Celeste C. Haber
Description
This is a well-rounded handbook of fermentation and biochemical engineering presenting techniques for the commercial production of chemicals
and pharmaceuticals via fermentation. Emphasis is given to unit operations fermentation, separation, purification, and recovery. Principles,
process design, and equipment are detailed. Environment aspects are covered.
The practical aspects of development, design, and operation
are stressed. Theory is included to provide the necessary insight for a particular operation. Problems addressed are the collection of
pilot data, choice of scale-up parameters, selection of the right piece of equipment, pinpointing of likely trouble spots, and methods
of troubleshooting.
The text, written from a practical and operating viewpoint, will assist development, design, engineering and
production personnel in the fermentation industry. Contributors were selected based on their industrial background and orientation. The
book is illustrated with numerous figures, photographs and schematic diagrams.
Audience:
Engineers and scientists in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries who use fermentation techniques in production. Development, design,
engineering and production personnel in the fermentation industry.
