Bioreactors used in bioremediation are:
Bioreactors in bioremediation function as engineered controlled systems where dissolved oxygen via sparging, agitation 100 to 500 rpm, pH 6 to 8 via dosing, temperature 20 to 35 Celsius via jackets, retention time 0.5 to 10 days, redox potential via ORP probes, and nutrient supply precisely manipulated via controllers maximizing degradation kinetics modeled by Monod equations. Configurations include stirred-tank slurry reactors 10 to 30 percent solids, packed-bed biofilters with immobilized biofilm for air and water, fluidized beds using sand carriers enhancing retention above 10 g per L, and
Ref: Chisti Bioreactors in Waste Management; EPA Bioreactor Design Manual 2002; Wang et al. Bioprocess Engineering principles.
