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The fungus Aspergillus produces citric acid (C6H8O7) from glucose (C6H1206) in aerobic process. In a large batch reactor the following measurements are made at

 

The fungus Aspergillus produces citric acid (C6H8O7) from glucose (C6H1206) in aerobic process. In a large batch reactor the following measurements are made at different times. The volume V decreases due to water evaporation. Calculate qp in the time range of the measurements, with the proper unit. Time[h] 34 38 V[m] 48.6 45.2 Cx[kg X/m] 10 10.7 Cs[kg S/m] 180 164 Ccitric acid[kg P/m] 3 28

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