Main Title |
Construction of a Chemical-Microbial Pilot Plant for Production of Single-Cell Protein from Cellulosic Wastes. |
Author |
Calliha, C. D. ;
Dunla, C. E. ;
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CORP Author |
Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge. Dept. of Chemical Engineering. |
Year Published |
1971 |
Report Number |
PH-86-68-152; 24c-71; |
Stock Number |
PB-203 620 |
Additional Subjects |
( Bagasse ;
Waste disposal) ;
( Waste disposal ;
Agricultural wastes) ;
( Food processing ;
Agricultural wastes) ;
( Proteins ;
Agricultural wastes) ;
( Cellulose ;
Waste disposal) ;
Sugarcane ;
Fermentation ;
Corynebacteriaceae ;
Chemical engineering ;
Process variables ;
Amino acids ;
Refuse disposal ;
Economic analysis ;
Food processing ;
Materials recovery ;
Solid waste disposal ;
Waste recycling ;
Food supplements ;
High protein supplements
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-203 620 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
135p |
Abstract |
The design, construction, and operation of a pilot-plant unit to convert waste sugarcane bagasse into microbial single-cell protein by a previously developed process is described. After the bagasse was ground and given a milk alkaline oxidation treatment it was fermented on a continuous-flow basis by Cellulomonas, sp bacteria, and also by a mixed culture run of Cellulomonas and the symbiotic organism Alealigenea faecalis. Maximum cell density obtained with pure Cellulomonas was 1.7 g dry weight per liter and 6.24 g per liter for the mixed culture. Culture mass-doubling times during log-phase growth were usually from 3.2 to 3.7 hr. The maximum experimental volumetric production efficiency of a continuous run using pure Cellulomonas was about 0.10 g of dry cell mass per liter of fermenter capacity per hr. The single-cell protein, produced as a light brown to yellow-brown powder, has a crude protein content of 50 to 55 percent. (Author) |
Supplementary Notes |
Paper copy available from GPO $1.25 as stock no. 5502-0027. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1971, |
Category Codes |
6H; 13B; 52D; 68C |
NTIS Prices |
PC-GPO/MF A01-NTIS |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326522222 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |