| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus and a method for concentrating microorganisms capable of promptly concentrating microorganisms by simultaneously filtering the microorganisms in the presence of a magnetic material and an aggregate particle thereof. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus for concentrating microorganisms includes: a mixing tank 6 for preparing a slurry liquid of the microorganisms made by contacting water containing the microorganisms and the magnetic material or the aggregate particle thereof; a filter 4 for separating the slurry liquid into a cake comprising the microorganisms, the magnetic material or the aggregate particle thereof and the water; a pump 2b for supplying the slurry liquid to the filter; and a separation tank 8 including a magnetic separation device for separating the cake separated by the filter into the microorganisms and the magnetic material. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
