Question: A fermentation broth containing microbial cells is filtered through a vacuum filter. The broth is fed to the filter at a rate of 1 0
A fermentation broth containing microbial cells is filtered through a vacuum filter. The broth is fed to the filter at a rate of kgh which contains ww cell solids. In order to increase the performance of the process, filter aids are introduced at a rate of kgh The concentration of vitamin in the broth is by weight. Liquid filtrate is collected at a rate of kgh; the concentration of vitamin in the filtrate is ww Filter cake containing cells and filter aid is removed continuously from the filter cloth.a Whatpercentagewateristhefiltercake?b If the concentration of vitamin dissolved in the liquid within the filter cake is the same as that in the filtrate, how much vitamin is absorbed per kg filter aid?
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