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What are the working conditions of incubator?

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An incubator is a device that maintains the temperature and humidity of its chamber in such a way that it forms favourable conditions for rapid multiplication of microbial cells. It is commonly used in cell culture, tissue culture, biochemical studies, food processing, haematological studies and fermentation studies etc. The basic body of the incubator is an insulated cabinet consisting of a double-walled enclosed chamber that has a capacity ranging from 20 to 800L. The space between the two walls is filled with glass wool to act as insulation. This prevents heat loss and reduces electricity consumption. Temperature Incubators operate under the fundamental principle that microorganisms need the perfect environment to thrive. These conditions include the right temperature, humidity, oxygen and carbon dioxide. To maintain these ideals, incubators use a thermostat to regulate the temperature within the chamber. The thermostat produces a thermal gradient to maintain the desired temperature

Incubator Working Principle

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The working principle of an incubator is to maintain a temperature within a specified range. Temperature is controlled by a temperature controller, temperature sensor, or both. Different microorganisms require different temperatures to grow. The temperature inside the incubator is kept at a certain level using a thermometer and an incubator's fans. Humidity is maintained by humidifier Incubators come with several different ways to control the humidity level. One simple way is to add water to the incubator. If you have built the incubator yourself, be sure to use a water tray that has about half as much surface area as the egg tray. Another option is to add a cloth or sponge to the incubator's interior. This will increase the amount of surface area for water to be absorbed. Cabinet is double-walled An incubator is an enclosed device with an insulating surface that is used to keep certain temperatures constant. It is useful for culturing unicellular and multicellular organis