In this module, learn the concept of molecular diffusion, its role in bioprocessing, the gas-liquid mass transfer, and the rheology of fermentation fluids. Next, consider the factors affecting cellular oxygen demand, oxygen supply rate and study the steps for oxygen transportation from gas bubble to cell.

In this module, you will come to understand the first-order kinetics, how Thiele's modulus affects substrate profile and the effectiveness factor for spherical immobilized particles. The common types of heat transfer application in bioreactor operation and how to quantify heat released during the growth of cells will be treated.

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 1 - 2 of the course: - Diploma in Bioreactor Design

In this module, you will start by learning the translation of biotechnological results to different scales to test a given technology. The fundamental principles like geometrical and dynamic similarity and criteria for scale-up will be discussed. Learn dimensionless mixing factor and non-ideal reactors design and analysis.

In this module, learn the ideal reactors such as plug and mixed flow reactors. The resident time distribution and how to find it by experiment will be discussed. Familiarize yourself with the steady-state assumption of closed vessel boundary and discover how to find out the misbehaving plug and mixed flow systems.

This assessment will enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of module 4 - 5 of the course: - Bioreactor Design: Scale and Transfer Operations