Understanding Aerobic Fermentation Aerobic fermentation is a metabolic process where cells metabolize sugars using oxygen. Unlike anaerobic fermentation, which doesn’t require oxygen, aerobic fermentation thrives when oxygen is abundant, especially in the initial stages of…
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Foaming During Fermentation
by Greg Benz, P.E. In aerobic fermentation, a frequent issue is the tendency for an aerated liquid to generate foam. In extreme cases, the foam can be so severe as to render the fermenter inoperable…
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Heat Transfer Issues in Mechanically Agitated Fermenters
Heat Transfer Issues in Mechanically Agitated Fermenters? Aerobic fermentation generates a significant amount of heat, which must be removed to maintain a constant temperature. The main heat sources are metabolic heat generation, agitator power input,…
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Ethanol in the U.S.
This is a PowerPoint by Lee Enterprises Expert, Dr. Doug Rivers, about the past, present and future of ethanol in the U.S. It discusses the history of ethanol, feedstocks currently used to produce ethanol, and…
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