Discussion Forum : Biotechnology
Question - A batch bioreactor is to be scaled up from 10 to 10,000 liters. The diameter of the large bioreactor
is 10 times that of the small bioreactor. The agitator speed in the small bioreactor is 450 rpm.
Determine the agitator speed (rpm) of the large bioreactor with same impeller tip speed as that of
the small bioreactor. _________
Options:
A .  45
B .  40
C .  50
D .  55
Answer: Option A


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