Synopsys

In order to scale up our BioFactory, we need to stir things up. Production is often limited by mass transport, so the stirrer will fix that. We’ll explore the basics of bioreactor design too.

Schedule

Stirrer Design

This week we will build the stirrer. Download the design files here:

Magnetic Strirrer

Bill of Materials

In order to take part in this class you will need the following materials:

Assignment

Design your bioreactor dimensions and fluxes.

Additional reading and hacking

Feeling lazy?

Go ahead and buy a stirrer: