Publisher's Synopsis
This work is intended to assist the development of both large and small biotechnological processes by establishing for the unit processes and unit operations involved: (1) their scientific and engineering basis; (2) their performance and operating characteristics; (3) the factors which influence their performance (4) their integration into complete processes. Such information allows scientists and engineers: (1) to ensure the appropriateness of research and development in meeting overall process objectives; (2) to estimate the extent to which particular processes are sub-economic and the possibilities for research and development to change this situation; (3) to establish the appropriate methodology for particular process development; (4) to identify equipment needs.;The handbook has been structured into fourteen chapters detailed contents of each chapter are given on p.v. and a brief glossary appears at the beginning of the chapter (as appropriate). Extensive sub-headings have been provided and these have been used to form the basis of an index (p. 1115). Within each chapter information has been presented predominantly as tables and figures so that those knowledgeable in a discipline appropriate to biotechnology can readily identify relevant subject matter. The emphasis is placed on the "what" and "how" of biological processes. For those who require detailed explanation of the "why" literature references and bibliography sources have been provided.
