Apparatus for feeding a particulate starter material comprising nutrient and bacteria to a mixing tank and apparatus for disposing an aqueous slurry

摘要

[0029] Apparatus useful for feeding a particulate starter material comprising nutrient and bacteria to a mixing tank, for solubilizing the starter material inside the mixing tank, for promoting growth of the bacteria and for discharging an aqueous slurry comprising the bacteria from the mixing tank. The apparatus preferably has a gravity-flow feeder and discharge port, does not require a pump, and comprises disposable parts.