Question: Consider a constant volume bioreactor with continuous operation ( i . e . , chemostat ) at steady - state. Draw a basic scheme of

Consider a constant volume bioreactor with continuous operation (i.e., chemostat) at steady-state. Draw a basic scheme of a chemostat. Write a material balance for biomass (assuming sterile feed and ka << ja), and show that it is possible to control the growth rate of the cells at a constant value using mechanical devices (such as valves). Explain the theoretical limit in this control process (i.e., wash-out).

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