Fermenter
US4276384A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/75
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fermenter for cultivating of microorganisms has a container bounding an inner chamber in which microorganisms are accommodated to be cultivated, and at least one diaphragm filter unit which is introduced into the inner chamber, so that the products of metabolism of the microorganisms are continuously separated and withdrawn, simultaneously with cultivation of the microorganisms and directly in the fermenter. A plurality of the diaphragm filter units may be provided and located in a guiding pipe which is arranged centrally of the container.
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