Biochemical Engineering and Bioreactor Design

About the Book

Biochemical Engineering and Bioreactor Design is a versatile textbook that offers a comprehensive exploration of both the fundamentals and advanced aspects of biochemical engineering. It begins with foundational concepts (Chapter 1)

and advances to kinetic analysis and model development for microbial and enzyme-catalyzed processes (Chapter 2).

Chapter 3 focuses on the design and performance of industrial bioreactors, ranging from traditional stirred-tank reactors to advanced systems like UASB and DSFF bioreactors, using both mathematical modeling and software-based design techniques.

Chapter 4 presents sterilization methods, including thermal and filtration-based processes,

Chapter 5 showcases real-world applications in industries such as biodiesel and bioplastic production, biofertilizers, biomethane, bio-desulfurization, and bioleaching-with flow sheet diagrams for better clarity.

Packed with illustrative numerical examples, this book is an essential textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students, as well as a practical reference for researchers, consultants, and professionals in the field.

About the Authors

Prof. (Dr.) C. M. Narayanan is a former Professor of Chemical Engineering at NIT Durgapur, where he taught and conducted research for four decades before retiring in 2016. He holds degrees from BHU, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Kharagpur. With more than 85 research papers and eight books to his credit, he is also a recipient of the Bharat Jyoti Award. A visiting scientist in several countries, he currently works as a freelance CAD consultant and visiting faculty.

Dr. Vikas Narayan is an accomplished chemical engineer with over 18 years of experience in the process industry. He holds a B.Tech from LIT Nagpur, an M.S. in Bioprocess Engineering from IIT Madras, and a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark. He has worked with top research and consulting firms, contributing to projects with a business impact exceeding USD 30 million. An expert in reactor design and modeling, he holds three patents and has authored twelve research papers.

Dr. Tripti De is an Assistant Professor at VSB Engineering College, Karur. She earned her B.Tech from WBUT and completed her M.Tech and Ph.D. from NIT Durgapur. Her research contributions include four journal papers, three conference papers, and a book chapter on biodiesel synthesis. She is a Life Associate Member of IIChE and holds three patents.