Hydrodynamics and mass transfer in bubble column, conventional airlift, stirred airlift and stirred tank bioreactors, using viscous fluid: A comparative study
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High mass transfer was obtained with stirred tank and stirred airlift. Pneumatic bioreactors had lower shear rate and power consumption. Stirred airlift can be a viable alternative to procedures in which high oxygen rates are necessary. For processes with microorganisms sensitive to shear the use of airlift bioreactor is recommended.