Question

Turn – over rate is high in which type of process?

(a) Continuous

(b) Batch

(c) Semi-batch

(d) Semi-continuous

The question was posed to me during a job interview.

The origin of the question is Comparison of Batch and Continuous Culture in Industrial Processes in portion Microbial Growth Kinetics of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

(a) Continuous

In continuous processes, the turnover rate is high because materials are constantly fed into and removed from the system, allowing for a steady and uninterrupted production rate. This is in contrast to batch or semi-batch processes, where there are start-stop cycles that result in lower turnover rates.