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Reactor for carrying out biological reactions by means of biocatalysts

US5246855A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1991
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/813
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reactor for carrying out biological reactions by means of biocatalysts includes a base which houses an agitator unit and suitable monitor and control devices and a securely attachable lid. Interposed between the lid and the base is an intermediate part in form of a vat which for application as fluid-bed reactor and/or fixed-bed reactor includes at its lower end a gas bubbles-permeable support for a biocatalyst-laden matrix or biocatalyst matrix. Extending from the upper area of the intermediate part toward the base is a circulation line which cooperates with the agitator unit which is designed as circulating pump.

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