Systems and economic analysis of microalgae ponds for conversion of CO{sub 2} to biomass. Second quarterly technical progress report, 16 December 1993--15 March 1994
In the section entitled ``Photobioreactors for Microalgae Production of Fuels and Chemicals`` the authors consider the current and potential commercial products that can be derived from microalgae during a process of CO{sub 2} utilization, alternative photobioreactor designs, and the fundamental biological and bioengineering issues in microalgae production. They emphasize the long term potential of microalgae production of low value commodities, specifically alternative fuels, which would have the greatest potential for large-scale CO{sub 2} utilization. Section 2 discusses the development of low cost technologies for macro algae harvesting. First a brief review of the current experience in algae harvesting in large-scale commercial operations is presented. This is followed by a general discussion of various algae harvesting processes, followed by a comparative evaluation of the various processes and discussion of future prospects.
- Research Organization:
- California Univ., Berkeley, CA (United States). Dept. of Civil Engineering
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG22-93PC93204
- OSTI ID:
- 10184996
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/93204-T1; ON: DE95000406; BR: AA0505000; TRN: AHC29422%%35
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 30 May 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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