Elsevier Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology

Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology, Second Edition, is the only book on the market devoted to centrifugal separation in biotechnology. Key topics covered include a full introduction to centrifugation, sedimentation and separation; detailed coverage of centrifuge types, including batch and semi-batch centrifuges, disk-stack and tubular decanter centrifuges; methods for increasing solids concentration; laboratory and pilot testing of centrifuges; selection and sizing centrifuges; scale-up of equipment, performance prediction and analysis of test results using numerical simulation. Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology, Second Edition, provides guidance on troubleshooting and optimizing centrifuges, and then goes on to explore the commercial applications of centrifuges in biotechnology. It gives detailed process information and data to assist in the development of particular processes from existing systems. It is of value to professionals in the chemical, bioprocess, and biotech sectors, and all those concerned with bioseparation, bioprocessing, unit-operations and process engineering. Review Provides the principles, practices and applications of centrifugation technologies for biotech professionals From the Back Cover Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology, 2nd edition Principles, practices and applications of centrifugation technologies for biotech professionals. Wallace Woon-Fong Leung Professor of Innovative Products and Technologies and Director of the Research Institute of Innovative Products and Technologies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The new second edition of Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology is the only book on the market devoted to centrifugal separation in biotechnology. Key topics covered include a full introduction to centrifugation, sedimentation and separation; detailed coverage of centrifuge types, including batch and semi-batch centrifuges, disk-stack and tubular decanter centrifuges; methods for increasing solids concentration; laboratory and pilot testing of centrifuges; selection and sizing centrifuges; scale-up of equipment, performance prediction and analysis of test results using numerical simulation. Centrifugal Separations in Biotechnology, 2nd edition provides guidance on troubleshooting and optimizing centrifuges, and then goes on to explore the commercial applications of centrifuges in biotechnology. It gives detailed process information and data to assist in the development of particular processes from existing systems. It is of value to professionals in the chemical, bioprocess, and biotech sectors, and all those concerned with bioseparation, bioprocessing, unit-operations and process engineering. A comprehensive guide to centrifuges, their optimal development and operation in the biotechnology industry Updated throughout based on the developments in industrial applications as well as advances in understanding of centrifugal separations in biotechnology Discusses applications for the separation of proteins, DNA, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes and other cellular elements Includes new sections on use of optimal polymer dosage in waste treatment, new centrifuge designs for applications in algae processing, biopharma and more About the Author Wallace Woon-Fong Leung received his BSc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University in 1977, and was awarded MSME in 1978 and ScD in 1981, respectively, both in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. He has since become the worlds leading authority on separation and centrifugal technologies, delivering courses and keynote speech worldwide. Dr. Leung has a diversified background and equally diverse research interests in R&D of innovative technologies and products, energy and environment, innovative healthcare technologies and delivery. Related Elsevier Titles Jiang, Membrane-Based Separations in Metallurgy, March 2017, 9780128034101 Pandey, Current