Section 4: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology
Bioreactor types, scale-up
Subtopic: Fundamentals of Bioreactor types, scale-up
Question Statement:
The amount of biomass in a reactor at the end of the batch process is 50 g. Fed-
batch operation is initiated by feeding the substrate solution at a constant rate of
1 L h -1. The concentration of substrate in the feed is 50 g L -1. The maximum
biomass yield (Yௌ
ெ) is 0.4
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ୱ୳ୠୱ୲୰ୟ୲ୣ. Assuming the system is at quasi-steady state,
the maximum amount of biomass after 5 h of feeding is _____________ g.
.59 An enzyme catalyzes the conversion of substrate A into product B. The rate
equation for this reaction is
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A
A
A
Cr C mol L-1 min-1
Substrate A at an initial concentration of 10 mol L -1 enters an ideal mixed flow
reactor (MFR) at a flow rate of 10 L min-1. The volume of the MFR required for
50% conversion of substrate to product is ___________ L.
Official Answer Key:
150 to 150
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2022 Q.58)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: BT
- **Question Type**: **NAT** (2 Marks)
- **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Mathematical & Quantitative Formulation**:
- Problem Statement: *"The amount of biomass in a reactor at the end of the batch process is 50 g. Fed-
batch operation is initiated by feeding the substrate solution at a constant rate of
1 L h-1. The concentration of substrate in the feed i..."*
- Identifying governing bioprocess / mathematical relation:
- In a continuous stirred tank bioreactor (chemostat) at steady state:
$\mu = D = \frac{F}{V}$
where $\mu$ is the specific growth rate ($ ext{h}^{-1}$), $D$ is the dilution rate, $F$ is volumetric feed flow rate, and $V$ is working volume.
$S = \frac{K_s D}{\mu_{max} - D}, \quad X = Y_{X/S}(S_0 - S)$
- **Calculated Quantitative Value**: **150 to 150**.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **150 to 150**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.0 marks).
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