The function of the fermenter or bioreactor is to provide a suitable environment in which an organism can efficiently produce a target product. The target product might be cell biomass, metabolite and
bioconversion Product. It must be so designed that it is able to provide the optimum environments or conditions that will allow supporting the growth of the microorganisms. The design and mode of operation of a fermenter mainly depends on the production organism, the optimal operating condition required for target product formation, product value and scale of production. The choice of
microorganisms is diverse to be used in the
fermentation studies. Bacteria, Unicellular fungi, Virus, Algal
cells have all been cultivated in fermenters. Now more and more attempts are tried to cultivate single plant and animal
cells in fermenters. It is very important for us to know the physical and physiological characteristics of the type of
cells which we use in the fermentation. Before designing the vessel, the
fermentation vessel must fulfill certain requirements that is needed that will ensure the
fermentation process will occur efficiently. Some of the actuated parameters are: the agitation speed, the aeration rate, the heating intensity or cooling rate, and the nutrients feeding rate, acid or base valve. Precise environmental control is of considerable interest in fermentations since oscillations may lower the system efficiency, increase the plasmid instability and produce undesirable end products. This review gives the complete information about fermenter and parameters to be considered to enhance its productivity.
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