Continuous microorganism culture - using hydrocarbons and/or oils and fats as carbon source

摘要

Appts. for the continuous culture of microorganisms comprises a fermentation reservoir, equipped at its base with an air or O2 disperser and in the upper part with a degassing compartment for the separation of air from the liq. medium. A circulation tube by which the degassed medium returns to the reservoir is also provided. The hydrocarbons and/or oils and fats used as the carbon source are disposed in the medium as very fine particles, by means of an agitator in the circulation tube.