A review of antifoam mechanisms in fermentation

Abstract

Antifoam (defoamer) chemicals are a crucial part of many commercial fermentation processes. Reviewed are the types of defoamers and their mode of operation. Also presented is a simple model, which simulates foam growth as functions of defoamer concentration, air hold-up, reactor volume and air flow rate.

Authors

Pelton R

Journal

Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 149–154

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

October 1, 2002

DOI

10.1038/sj.jim.7000293

ISSN

1367-5435

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Robert Pelton

Director, Faculty of Engineering

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