Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology - Hardcover

Woon-Fong Leung, Wallace

9781856174770: Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1856174778 ISBN 13: 9781856174770

Publisher: Academic Press, 2007

This book is the first devoted to centrifugal separation in biotechnology. It is of value to
professionals in the chemical, bioprocess, and biotech sectors, and all those concerned with bioseparation, bioprocessing, unit-operations and process engineering.

Key topics covered include a full introduction to centrifugation, sedimentation and separation; detailed coverage of centrifuge types, including batch and semi-batch centrifuges, disk-stack and tubular decanter centrifuges; methods for increasing solids concentration; laboratory and pilot testing of centrifuges; selection and sizing centrifuges; scale-up of equipment, performance prediction and analysis of test results using numerical simulation.

A comprehensive guide to centrifuges, their optimal development and operation in the biotechnology industry
Applications for the separation of proteins, DNA, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes and other cellular elements
Provides detailed process information and data to assist in the development of particular processes from existing systems
Explores the commercial applications of centrifuges in biotechnology
Guidance on troubleshooting and optimizing centrifuges

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Book Description:

Principles, practice and applications of centrifugation technologies for biotech professionals

About the Author:

Dr. Wallace Woon-Fong Leung is Chair Professor of Innovative Products and Technologies, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director, Research Institute of Innovative Products and Technologies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

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