Engineering, Production and Optimization of a Bench Scale TCE Bioreactor

Authors

David Schlesinger, Brigham Young University
Dr. Alan R. Harker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

bench scale bioreactor, TCE, trichloroethylene

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Trichloroethylene (better known as TCE) has been used for decades as a solvent for fats, waxes, oils, paints, varnishes, and rubber. This characteristic of TCE has made it useful in industry for cleaning and degreasing; hence, its wide use at airports, and military installations.

Recommended Citation

Schlesinger, David and Harker, Dr. Alan R. (2013) "Engineering, Production and Optimization of a Bench Scale TCE Bioreactor," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1308.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1308