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Primary fermentation is the initial and primary stage of fermentation where the yeast consumes the sugars in the wort and converts them to alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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What kind of contamination is this and is the beer ruined?

It often happens in secondary, or in primary after the krausen falls. Don't worry - your beer is probably fine! …
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How is the length of each fermentation determined?

When brewers are experimenting with new recipes, they generally have an expectation of time to complete primary fermentation based on experience with similar recipes. …
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