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On the fluid dynamics of shaken bioreactors— flow characterization and transition

  1. W. Weheliye,
  2. M. Yianneskis,
  3. A. Ducci*

Article first published online: 26 NOV 2012

DOI: 10.1002/aic.13943

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AIChE Journal

AIChE Journal

Volume 59, Issue 1, pages 334–344, January 2013

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Weheliye, W., Yianneskis, M. and Ducci, A. (2013), On the fluid dynamics of shaken bioreactors— flow characterization and transition. AIChE J., 59: 334–344. doi: 10.1002/aic.13943

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  1. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London, U.K.

*Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to A. Ducci at a.ducci@ucl.ac.uk.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 21 DEC 2012
  2. Article first published online: 26 NOV 2012
  3. Accepted manuscript online: 12 OCT 2012 10:16AM EST
  4. Manuscript Revised: 3 OCT 2012
  5. Manuscript Received: 9 AUG 2012

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  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council of the UK. Grant Number: EP/E055958

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