Question

The capacity of cylindrical fermenters is __________

(a) 400 – 1000 hl

(b) 500 – 1000 hl

(c) 1000 – 2000 hl

(d) 500 – 2000 hl

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) 500 – 2000 hl

For explanation: The capacity of the cylindrical fermenters is 500 – 1000 hl. The cylindrical vessel is oriented in a horizontal and vertical plane and is of a closed design and has good hygienic properties and carbon dioxide collection is possible.