{"title":"Characterisation of colloidal gas aphrons for subsequent use for protein recovery","authors":"Paula Jauregi , Steven Gilmour , Julie Varley","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03154-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03154-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Colloidal gas aphrons (CGAs) were first reported by Sebba (<em>J. Colloid Interface Sci., 35</em> (4) (1971) 643) as micro bubbles (10–100 μm), composed of a gaseous inner core surrounded by a thin surfactant film, which are created by intense stirring of a surfactant solution. Since then, these colloidal dispersions have been used for diverse applications (clarification of suspensions, removal of sulphur crystals, separation of organic dyes from wastewater, etc.). However, there have been no reports, as yet, of their direct application for protein recovery. In this study, CGAs are created from an anionic surfactant (AOT) and are characterised in terms of stability and gas hold-up for a range of process parameters relevant to their proposed use for protein recovery, at a later stage. A statistical experimental design was developed in order to study the effect of different factors (surfactant concentration, salt concentration, pH, time of stirring and temperature) on the stability and gas hold-up of CGAs. The analysis of results from the experimental design provides predictive statistical models. Stability was found to depend mainly on salt and surfactant concentration. Several interactions are shown to be significant including the time-temperature interaction. Gas hold-up was found to depend mainly on salt and surfactant concentration and time of stirring. Also, results from power measurements are presented and the minimum energy for the formation of CGAs, for one set of solution properties, is determined.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03154-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77290306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An efficient algorithm for solving hollow-fiber bioreactor design equations","authors":"V. K. Jayaraman, B. Kulkarni","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03155-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03155-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":"77-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90773512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An efficient algorithm for solving hollow-fiber bioreactor design equations","authors":"V.K. Jayaraman, B.D. Kulkarni","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03155-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03155-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A simple algorithm for solving the hollow-fiber bioreactor design equations has been presented. This algorithm is quite general and is applicable to any nonlinear reaction occurring in the reactor spongy matrix. This can also be applied to other reactor types having similar configurations, like the wall-coated enzyme reactors.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 77-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03155-7","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91674588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The adsorption of copper(II) by Z. ramigera immobilized on Ca-alginate in packed bed columns: a dynamic approach by stimulus-response technique and evaluation of adsorption data by moment analysis","authors":"M. Mutlu, Y. Saǧ, T. Kutsal","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03114-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03114-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"129 1","pages":"81-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76708173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The application of mini-hydrocyclones in the concentration of yeast suspensions","authors":"J.J. Cilliers , S.T.L. Harrison","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03100-4","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03100-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Small diameter hydrocyclones have had an increasing use in performing difficult separations between phases, due to the large centrifugal forces generated in them. The potential use of hydrocyclones in the concentration of microbial suspensions is attractive as they are continuous, high capacity devices requiring low maintenance while having the additional benefit in that they can be readily sterilised.</p><p>Results are reported on the de-watering of Bakers' yeast in a 10 mm diameter hydrocyclone to quantify the separation process. The form of the model equation for recovery has been derived based on the non-equilibrium residence time theory. This is shown to represent experimental data in that increasing pressure and temperature exhibit a positive effect on both the recovery and the concentrating effect while an increase in the feed concentration exhibits a negative effect on these. In addition, the influence of cyclone geometry on the recovery and concentration ratio has been illustrated. Increasing the vortex diameter results in an increasing concentration ratio and a decreasing recovery. Increasing the diameter of the spigot shows the opposing trends.</p><p>Typical results from a single stage separation combine a recovery of 60% with a concentration ratio of 1.25 and a recovery of 30% with a concentration ratio of 2.0. Concomitant improvement of the recovery and concentration ratio will be attainable through the use of multi-stage hydrocyclone circuits.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 21-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03100-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80207982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Equilibrium studies on reactive extraction of lactic acid with an amine extractant","authors":"Ruey-Shin Juang, Ren-Hour Huang","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(97)03117-5","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0923-0467(97)03117-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Equilibrium studies on the extraction of lactic acid from aqueous solutions with tri-<em>n</em>-octylamine (TOA) in xylene were made in the temperature range 293–323 K. The formulation of the extracted species in the organic phase and the corresponding equilibrium constants were numerically determined at different temperatures. Also, the apparent thermodynamic functions were calculated. Finally, the effect of a water-insoluble organic acid, di(2-ethylhexyl)phosphoric acid (D2EHPA), on this extraction was investigated. Synergistic and antagonistic effects were observed in the presence of D2EHPA, mainly depending on the concentration ratio of D2EHPA to TOA.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 47-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(97)03117-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75425026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modelling and simulation of anaerobic stratified biofilm for methane production and prediction of multiple steady states","authors":"Naveen Gupta , S.K. Gupta , K.B. Ramachandran","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03116-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03116-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present work deals with modelling of anaerobic metabolism in a stratified biofilm consisting of two distinct layers of microorganisms in a fixed film reactor. The model is applied to steady state conditions and is based on substrate utilization kinetics and mass transport. The model assumes that the substrate is first metabolized by the outer acidogenic layer and the subsequent products are metabolized by the inner layer of methanogens to produce finally methane and carbon dioxide. The model considers slab geometry of the biofilm, Monod kinetics for growth rate of acidogens and the inhibition effect of volatile fatty acids on growth rate of methanogens. The diffusion equations are solved simultaneously using a modified form of the technique of orthogonal collocation on finite elements to obtain concentration profiles and the rate of methane production per unit volume of the biofilm is determined. Computer simulations are carried out to study the effect of various parameters on the rate of methane production and to investigate the existence of multiple steady states. The simulation shows that for a range of parameters values three steady states exist. It is shown that the upper steady state with highest rate of methane production may lead to unsatisfactory reactor performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 37-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03116-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81836603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The adsorption of copper (II) by Z. ramigera immobilized on Ca-alginate in packed bed columns: a dynamic approach by stimulus-response technique and evaluation of adsorption data by moment analysis","authors":"Mehmet Mutlu , Yeşim Sağ , Tülin Kutsal","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03114-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03114-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, Cu<sup>II</sup> adsorption by <em>Z. ramigera</em> immobilized on Ca-alginate was investigated in a packed bed column test circuit using a stimulus-response technique. The mathematical model was described and solved using “parameter estimation by cybernetic moment technique”, and the adsorption rate constant of Cu<sup>II</sup> ions on <em>Z. ramigera</em> immobilized on Ca-alginate was calculated. The Péclet numbers, which reflect the column flow characteristics in the cases of no diffusion and/or no adsorption, were calculated. The diffusional effects inside the pores of biomass immobilized on Ca-alginate matrices were investigated. The moment technique was used for evaluation of stimulus-response data of heavy metal-biosorbent interactions, to determine the process parameters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 81-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03114-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91755784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis and comparison of biofilter models","authors":"Zarook Shareefdeen, A. A. Shaikh","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03101-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03101-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"10 1","pages":"55-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86857149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new approach to evaluate kinetic parameters and mass transfer coefficients in continuous stirred tank reactors. Application to antibiotic separation","authors":"Sunil Nath, Vivek Shukla","doi":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03158-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03158-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A new method is proposed to evaluate kinetic parameters and mass transfer coefficients for adsorption processes carried out in continuous stirred tank reactors. This method, employing a biphasic model, does not linearize <em>nonlinear</em> solute concentration versus time data, nor does it assume the existence of equilibrium in a typical <em>nonequilibrium</em> situation as is currently done. For a nonlinear adsorption isotherm, the coupled differential equations need to be solved numerically, but using an elegant analytical solution it is possible to determine rate constants and mass transfer coefficients in the case of nonlinear kinetics with a linear adsorption isotherm. This solution (biphasic model, linear isotherm) is obtained and compared with solutions incorporating (i) a linear model (linear isotherm) and (ii) a numerical solution (nonlinear isotherm) for recovery of the antibiotic novobicoin in stirred tank reactors. For novobiocin adsorption versus time data, use of the biphasic model results in a lower mean percentage error than either the linear model or the numerical simulation; further, it provides a far superior fit of short-time adsorption behavior. Hence, we strongly advocate that the biphasic model be routinely employed along with linear models and numerical simulations of Langmuir/Freundlich isotherms for interpretation of adsorption data.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101226,"journal":{"name":"The Chemical Engineering Journal and the Biochemical Engineering Journal","volume":"65 1","pages":"Pages 63-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1997-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S0923-0467(96)03158-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"56188188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}