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Modeling of a foamed emulsion bioreactor: II. model parametric sensitivity
Author(s) -
Kan Eunsung,
Deshusses Marc A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
biotechnology and bioengineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.136
H-Index - 189
eISSN - 1097-0290
pISSN - 0006-3592
DOI - 10.1002/bit.22122
Subject(s) - bioreactor , sensitivity (control systems) , toluene , emulsion , parametric statistics , mass transfer , process (computing) , chemistry , process engineering , chromatography , biochemical engineering , chemical engineering , materials science , computer science , engineering , organic chemistry , mathematics , statistics , electronic engineering , operating system
The sensitivity of a conceptual model of a foam emulsion bioreactor (FEBR) used for the control of toluene vapors in air was examined. Model parametric sensitivity studies showed which parameters affect the removal of toluene (as model pollutant) in the FEBR the most significantly, and enabled definition of the limits of the process. Detailed examination of the results indicated that the process is highly complex and that both mass transfer and kinetic limitations can coexist in the bioreactor system. These results will help with the optimization of the design and operation of FEBRs. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2009; 102: 708–713. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.