Continuous Fermentation Process

Continuous Fermentation Process

	Continous Fermentation Process - Growth of microorganisms during batch fermentation confirms to the characteristic growth curve, with a lag phase followed by a logarithmic phase. This, in turn, is terminated by progressive decrements I in the rate of growth until the stationary phase is reached. This is because of limitation of one or more of the essential nutrients.
In continuous fermentation, the substrate is added to the fermenter contillously at a fixed rate. This maintains the organisms in the logarithmic growth phase. The fermentation products are taken out continuously. The design and arrangements for continuous fermentation, are some what complex.