BIOCONVERSION INSTALLATION Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: microbiological industry. SUBSTANCE: invention may find use in production of enzyme preparations, protein feed additives, and in processing agricultural wastes. Plant contains drum with internal blades, charging port with cover, rotation drive, supports, and air-supply pipe passing through support. According to invention, charging port is made on one of the end sides of drum; air filter and liquid reagent-supply reservoirs are fastened on outer surface of port, and, on its inner surface, deflector of air from pipe approaching from the second end side is mounted. On outer end of this pipe, second air filter is available, whereas its inner end is located in spaced relation to deflector. Drum is fixed on supports for possible inclination of its axis and is provided with heater. EFFECT: improved design. 3 cl, 2 dwg