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551-1261-00L 3 Credits

Biprocesses

Bioprozesse

Lecturers: Dr. Irving Dunn, Dr. Jiri Prenosil, Prof. Dr. Uwe Sauer, Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Varner, Prof. Dr. Andreas Schmid
Examiners: Prof. Dr. Uwe Sauer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:39

Abstract

Introduction to bioprocesses: characteristics, principles, aims and examples.

Objective

Understanding the basis of biological and process technological principles in biotechnology.

Content

Stoichiometry of cellular and fermentation processes; principles of mathematical modelling; metabolic pathways and their regulation, mass and energy balances; dimensionless numbers; bioprocess instrumentation; growth kinetics; bioreactor design, mixing, aeration, and dynmaics; downstream processing.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Scripts will be provided when necessary

Literature

- Bailey J. E. & Ollis D. F., 1986 Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, 2d ed. (Student edition), McGraw Hill, New York. - Chmiel H., 1991 Bioprozesstechnik 1 und 2, Gustav Fischer, UTB, Stuttgart.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Bioprozesse
  • Thu 12:45-15:30 (HPT B 71)
3 h weekly

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