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Singh VK, Jiménez del Val I, Glassey J, Kavousi F. Integration Approaches to Model Bioreactor Hydrodynamics and Cellular Kinetics for Advancing Bioprocess Optimisation. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:546. [PMID: 38927782 PMCID: PMC11200465 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11060546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Large-scale bioprocesses are increasing globally to cater to the larger market demands for biological products. As fermenter volumes increase, the efficiency of mixing decreases, and environmental gradients become more pronounced compared to smaller scales. Consequently, the cells experience gradients in process parameters, which in turn affects the efficiency and profitability of the process. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are being widely embraced for their ability to simulate bioprocess performance, facilitate bioprocess upscaling, downsizing, and process optimisation. Recently, CFD approaches have been integrated with dynamic Cell reaction kinetic (CRK) modelling to generate valuable information about the cellular response to fluctuating hydrodynamic parameters inside large production processes. Such coupled approaches have the potential to facilitate informed decision-making in intelligent biomanufacturing, aligning with the principles of "Industry 4.0" concerning digitalisation and automation. In this review, we discuss the benefits of utilising integrated CFD-CRK models and the different approaches to integrating CFD-based bioreactor hydrodynamic models with cellular kinetic models. We also highlight the suitability of different coupling approaches for bioprocess modelling in the purview of associated computational loads.
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- Vishal Kumar Singh
- Process and Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland;
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- School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Process and Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland;
- School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
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- Process and Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University College Cork, T12 K8AF Cork, Ireland;
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Qiu Y, Ekström S, Valverde-Pérez B, Smets BF, Climent J, Domingo-Félez C, Cuenca RM, Plósz BG. Numerical modelling of surface aeration and N 2O emission in biological water resource recovery. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 255:121398. [PMID: 38503179 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
Biokinetic modelling of N2O production and emission has been extensively studied in the past fifteen years. In contrast, the physical-chemical hydrodynamics of activated sludge reactor design and operation, and their impact on N2O emission, is less well understood. This study addresses knowledge gaps related to the systematic identification and calibration of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation models. Additionally, factors influencing reliable prediction of aeration and N2O emission in surface aerated oxidation ditch-type reactor types are evaluated. The calibrated model accurately predicts liquid sensor measurements obtained in the Lynetten Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), Denmark. Results highlight the equal importance of design and operational boundary conditions, alongside biokinetic parameters, in predicting N2O emission. Insights into the limitations of calibrating gas mass-transfer processes in two-phase CFD models of surface aeration systems are evaluated.
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- Yuge Qiu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs., Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs., Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs., Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Av. Vicent Sos Baynat, s/n 12071 Castellón (Spain)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, 2800 Kgs., Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Universitat Jaume I, Av. Vicent Sos Baynat, s/n 12071 Castellón (Spain)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK; SWING - Department of Built Environment, Oslo Metropolitan University, St Olavs plass 0130, Oslo, Norway
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Maluta F, Paglianti A, Montante G. Experimental and numerical study of a compact inline swirler for gas–liquid separation. Chem Eng Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Frungieri G, Briesen H. A population balance model for the flow-induced preparation of Pickering emulsions. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Long J, Zhan X, Guo F, Sun Z, Shen B, He Y, Li X. Study
of hydrodynamics and flow characteristics in a twin‐blade planetary mixer with
non‐Newtonian
fluids. AIChE J 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jiecai Long
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
- School of Mechanical Science and Engineering Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan Hubei China
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Niño L, Gelves R, Ali H, Solsvik J, Jakobsen H. Numerical determination of bubble size distribution in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flows based on the complete turbulence spectrum. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.117543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Maluta F, Paglianti A, Montante G. Towards a CFD-PBE simulation of aerated stirred tanks at high gas hold ups and different flow regimes. Chem Eng Res Des 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rahimzadeh A, Ein-Mozaffari F, Lohi A. New Insights into the Gas Dispersion and Mass Transfer in Shear-Thinning Fluids Inside an Aerated Coaxial Mixer via Analysis of Flow Hydrodynamics and Shear Environment. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c04586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ali Rahimzadeh
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3, Canada
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Lebaz N, Azizi F, Sheibat-Othman N. Modeling Droplet Breakage in Continuous Emulsification Using Static Mixers in the Framework of the Entire Spectrum of Turbulent Energy. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Noureddine Lebaz
- University of Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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- B.&W. Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riyad El-Solh, 1107 2020 Beirut, Lebanon
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- University of Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, LAGEPP UMR 5007, F-69100 Villeurbanne, France
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Ali H, Zhu S, Solsvik J. Effects of geometric parameters on volumetric mass transfer coefficient of non-Newtonian fluids in stirred tanks. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL REACTOR ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/ijcre-2021-0210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Abstract
Scaling up stirred tanks is a significant challenge because of the research gaps between laboratory and industrial-scale setups. It is necessary to understand the effects of scale-up on the mass transfer in stirred tanks, and this requires meticulous experimental analysis. The present study investigates the effects of tank size and aspect ratio (
H
L
T
${H}_{L}}{T}$
) on the volumetric mass transfer coefficients of shear-thinning fluids. The experiments were conducted in three stirred tanks of different sizes (laboratory and pilot scale) and geometries (standard and nonstandard).
H
L
T
${H}_{L}}{T}$
was 1 for the standard tanks and 3.5 for the nonstandard stirred tanks. Three sizes of stirred tanks were used: 11 L with
H
L
T
${H}_{L}}{T}$
of 1, 40 L with
H
L
T
${H}_{L}}{T}$
of 3.5, and 47 L with
H
L
T
${H}_{L}}{T}$
of 1. Impeller stirring speeds and gas flow rates were in the range of 800–900 rev min−1 and 8–10 L min−1, respectively. The volumetric mass transfer coefficient was estimated based on the dissolved oxygen concentration in the fluids, and the effects of rheology and operating conditions on the volumetric mass transfer coefficient were observed. The volumetric mass transfer coefficient decreased as tank size increased and increased with an increase in operating conditions, but these effects were also clearly influenced by fluid rheology. The impacts of scale-up and operating conditions on the volumetric mass transfer coefficient decreased as liquid viscosity increased.
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- Haider Ali
- Department of Chemical Engineering , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , NO-7491 , Norway
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- Politecnico di Milano , Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milan , Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering , Norwegian University of Science and Technology , Trondheim , NO-7491 , Norway
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Zhang H, Wang Y, Sayyar A, Wang T. A
CFD‐PBM
coupled model under entire turbulent spectrum for simulating a bubble column with highly viscous media. AIChE J 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.17473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Huahai Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing China
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Long J, He Y, Zhan X, Sun Z, Shen B, Li X. Study of kneading pressure and power consumption in a twin-blade planetary mixer for mixing highly viscous fluids. Chem Eng Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Gong S, Gao N. Consideration of bottleneck effect of entire energy spectrum in bubble coalescence simulation. Chem Eng Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Two-fluids RANS predictions of gas cavities, power consumption, mixing time and oxygen transfer rate in an aerated fermenter scale-down stirred with multiple impellers. Biochem Eng J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bej.2020.107867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Seidel S, Maschke RW, Werner S, Jossen V, Eibl D. Oxygen Mass Transfer in Biopharmaceutical Processes: Numerical and Experimental Approaches. CHEM-ING-TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.202000179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Stefan Seidel
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology Grüentalstrasse 14 8820 Wädenswil Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology Grüentalstrasse 14 8820 Wädenswil Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology Grüentalstrasse 14 8820 Wädenswil Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology Grüentalstrasse 14 8820 Wädenswil Switzerland
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Institute of Chemistry and Biotechnology Grüentalstrasse 14 8820 Wädenswil Switzerland
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