Mathematical model of a batch acetone-butanol fermentation

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260280215· OSTI ID:6262033

Votruba, J; Volesky, B; Yerushalmi, L

A mathematical model for the batch culture of Clostridium acetobutylicum was formulated using experimental data for anaerobic solvent production. The model summarizes biochemical as well as physiological aspects of growth and metabolite synthesis by the production strain. The key fermentation rates are expressed and evaluated with regard to substrate consumption and butanol end-product inhibitory effects. Parametric sensitivity analysis of the batch process model was carried out, indicating the importance of the key process parameters.

• Research Organization: McGill Univ., Montreal, Quebec
• OSTI ID: 6262033
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 28:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

09 BIOMASS FUELS
59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ACETONE
YIELDS
BIOREACTORS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
BUTANOLS
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
BATCH CULTURE
CHEMICAL FEEDSTOCKS
CLOSTRIDIUM ACETOBUTYLICUM
FERMENTATION
GROWTH
METABOLITES
SOLVENTS
ALCOHOLS
BACTERIA
BIOCONVERSION
CLOSTRIDIUM
DIGESTION
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
KETONES
MANAGEMENT
METHANOGENIC BACTERIA
MICROORGANISMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PROCESSING
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE PROCESSING
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