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Apparatus for growing microorganisms

US4535062A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1983
Grant dateAug 13, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/287
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Growing of microorganisms takes place in a fermenter in which simultaneously products of metabolism are separated and withdrawn by microfiltration with the aid of a diaphragm filter, and a suspension of microorganisms is stirred in the fermenter in the region immediately surrounding the diaphragm filter.

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