Question: 5.6 Medium preparation Nutrient medium in an insulated fermentation tank is diluted and brought to sterilisation temperature by injection with clean steam. Ten thousand kg

 5.6 Medium preparation Nutrient medium in an insulated fermentation tank is

5.6 Medium preparation Nutrient medium in an insulated fermentation tank is diluted and brought to sterilisation temperature by injection with clean steam. Ten thousand kg of liquid medium at 130C is required at the end of the process. Initially, the medium concentrate in the tank is at 40C; the steam used is saturated at 220C. (a) How much steam is required? (b) How much medium concentrate is required

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