Oxford University Press (2nd Edition published in 2015).
To systematically purify a biological product, engineers design a "purification train" composed of distinct unit operations. These operations are generally categorized into four sequential stages: 1. Removal of Insoluble Matter (Clarification)
a_c = 104 * 0.1 = 1000 g
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Using batch or fixed-bed adsorption to selectively bind the target molecule. 3. Purification of Products
Understanding how molecules move through membranes or resins.
Accounting for axial dispersion, film mass transfer, and pore diffusion.
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Microfiltration and rotary vacuum drumming are used to trap whole cells or cell debris. Fluids mechanics, specifically Darcy’s law and cake resistance models, govern these processes. 2. Isolation of Product (Concentration)
Problem: A tubular centrifuge has a sigma factor of 1,200 cm². At a feed rate of 4 L/min, it recovers 90% of E. coli cells. What feed rate is needed for 95% recovery in a larger centrifuge with sigma factor 4,000 cm²?
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: A cell suspension has a cell concentration of 10^6 cells/mL. The cells have a diameter of 10 μm and a density of 1.05 g/cm^3. Calculate the centrifugal acceleration required to achieve a 90% separation of cells from the suspension in 10 minutes.
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