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Archived Version 2014 - 2015
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Description To understand the design and operation of bioreactors as well as techniques for removal of cells, disruption of cells and separation of cell debris. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand bioreactor design and operation including Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) 2. Understand simple PID control and be able to simulate same with Polymath 3. Be able to apply engineering principles to heat, mass transfer and momentum transfer in bioreactors 4. Determine scale-up effects in bioreactor processes 5. Discuss and analyse the operation of cell disruption techniques 6. Formulate and apply equations for dead-end and crossflow filtration 7. Formulate and apply equations for centrifugation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Bioreactor construction and instrumentation, including process analytical technologies.Heat, mass and momentum transfer in bioreactorsScale upControl of bioreactorsCell disruptionDead-end and crossflow filtrationCentrifugation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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