Q: Is a bioreactor a vessel in which a chemical process is carried out which involves organisms or biochemically active substances derived from such organisms? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are bioreactors also designed to treat sewage and wastewater? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a bioreactor the chemostat? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are bioreactors generally used in those industries which are concerned with food? ¶
A: Yes, and beverages and pharmaceuticals.
Q: Is a bioreactor a septic tank whereby the sewage is left in situ? ¶
A: Yes, and with or without additional media to house bacteria.
Q: Are bioreactors commonly cylindrical? ¶
A: Yes, and ranging in size from litres to cubic metres, and are often made of stainless steel.
Q: Are bioreactors often pressurized? ¶
A: Yes, this increases the solubility of oxygen in water.
Q: Are bioreactors cleaned between batches? ¶
A: Yes, or are designed to reduce fouling as much as possible when operated continuously.
Q: Are bioreactors used to grow small phototrophic organisms such as cyanobacteria? ¶
A: Yes, and algae, or moss plants.