CHE4132

Biochemical engineering

(ENG)

3 points + 2 lectures/tutorials + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: CHE2121

Synopsis: Aspects of industrial enzymology; sources, kinetics and applications. Cellular growth processes; growth kinetics in batch and continuous culture. Sterilisation of liquids and gases. Biological reactor design; configurations, aseptic design, aeration and agitation, scaleup. Downstream processing; isolation and purification of biological products. Integration of biological processes. Case studies.

Assessment: Examinations: 80% + Assignments: 20%