System and apparatus for feeding, solubilizing, growing and discharging a biological material
US8551762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L22/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus useful for feeding a particulate starter material comprising nutrient and bacteria to a mixing tank, for solubilizing the starter material inside the mixing tank, for promoting growth of the bacteria and for discharging an aqueous slurry comprising the bacteria from the mixing tank. The apparatus preferably has a gravity-flow feeder and discharge port, does not require a pump, and comprises disposable parts.
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