Bioseparations

Homework Assignment #2

1. Complete Problem 3.1 from the class textbook.

2. Complete Problem 3.3 from the class textbook.

3. Complete Problem 3.5 from the class textbook.

4. Complete Problem 5.4 from the class textbook.

a. Complete the problem assuming the cells are dilute

enough that no hindered settling is observed
b. Complete the problem assuming cells account for 22%
(v/v) of the slurry.

5. Complete Problem 5.9 from the class textbook. Note: you can use
Table 5.4 to find typical operating conditions for the centrifuge.