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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioprocess Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
KLa is measured in the absence of microorganisms? |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
2. |
Refer to Q12 and, calculate OTR. (Given: kLa = 169 mmol O2/ 1 hr atm, P* = 0.0263 atm and PO2 = 0.21 atm). |
A. | 30.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr |
B. | 31.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr |
C. | 20.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr |
D. | 21.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr |
Answer» C. 20.05 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / liter hr | |
3. |
A 10,000 liter (of liquid) bioreactor contains 5 g / L of growing cells qO2 = 20 mmoles O2 / (g cells hr) DT = 2 m, DI = 1 m, (6 blade turbine agitator) x 3 blades and CL = 1 mg O2/L. Calculate OUR. |
A. | 200 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr) |
B. | 250 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr) |
C. | 100 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr) |
D. | 150 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr) |
Answer» D. 150 mmoles O<sub>2</sub> / (g cells hr) | |
4. |
Which of the following does not affect KLa value? |
A. | Air flow rate |
B. | Presence of enzymes |
C. | Presence of antifoam agents |
D. | Degree of agitation |
Answer» C. Presence of antifoam agents | |
5. |
Which of the following is not a chemical method to measure kLa? |
A. | Dynamic gassing out method |
B. | Sodium sulfite oxidation method |
C. | Carbon dioxide absorption method |
D. | Glucose oxidase method |
Answer» B. Sodium sulfite oxidation method | |
6. |
Speed is the factor affecting the value of kLa. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
7. |
The kLa value will depend upon the design and operating conditions of the fermenter , is this statement true or false? |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
8. |
Refer to Q5 and, calculate: An error is made determining the steady-state oxygen level which, instead of 78%, is taken as 70%. What is the percentage error in kLa resulting from this 10% error in ( bar{C_{AL}} )? |
A. | 50% |
B. | 25% |
C. | 75% |
D. | 100% |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
What is the proper concentration unit of kLa? |
A. | h<sup>-1</sup> |
B. | ml/h |
C. | mmol/h |
D. | ml/sec |
Answer» B. ml/h | |
10. |
What do you mean by kLa ? |
A. | Volumetric mass transfer coefficient |
B. | Henry s law coefficient |
C. | Volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient |
D. | Volumetric Solute transfer coefficient |
Answer» D. Volumetric Solute transfer coefficient | |