Stirred-tank reactor is usually cylindrical or with a curved base. Why?

Options

A. Mixing of the reactor contents
B. Control the temperautre of the reactor
C. Control the pH of the reactor
D. All of the above

Answer

A

Explanation

`**` A stirred-tank bioreactor is usually cylinderical or with a curved base to facilitate the mixing of the reactor contents
`**` The stirrer faciliates even mixing and `O_(2)`-availability throughout the bioreactor. Alternatively air can be bubbled through the reactor.