Bioreactor - Types and Functions
Bioreactor - Types and Functions
Dr D Jayasheela
Associate Professor
Department of Biotechnology
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts &
What is a Bioreactor?
An apparatus (usually jacketed cylindrical SS
vessel) for growing organisms such as bacteria,
viruses, or yeast that are used in the production of
pharmaceuticals, antibodies, or vaccines, or for the
bioconversion of organic wastes.
ENVIROMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Water and waste water treatment Bioremediation
Solid waste management industries composting biogas.
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biofertilizers
Biopesticides
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRIES
Antibiotics
Steroids
Vaccines
Probiotics
Food supplements
Air lift reactor
Definition
• Air-lift bioreactors are similar to bubble column
reactors, but differ by the fact that they contain a
draft tube.
Disadvantages
• Less efficient than other bioreactors
• Does not have draft tube
• Higher catalyst consumption than the fixed bed
• Higher installation cost and difficult to design
Applications
The reactor is commonly used in the culture
of shear sensitive organisms. E.g.: mould
and plant cells