| Title |
Development of the closed type algae grow bio-reactor / |
| Translation of Title |
Uždaro tipo dumblių auginimo bio reaktoriaus kūrimas. |
| Authors |
Kamalakannan, Venkatbalaji |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
54 |
| Keywords [eng] |
productivity ; algae ; bio-reactor ; biomass |
| Abstract [eng] |
This thesis describes an innovative closed system used to cultivate algae for biofuel production. It describes general design consideration related to the reactor that uses the growth mechanism on large-scale closed reactor. Main design aspects include light (i.e. photosynthesis), water consumption and carbon-dioxide consumption, proper supply of nutrients and pH, ambient temperature. Open ponds are the oldest and simplest system for mass cultivation of microalgae but it is difficult to control the growth conditions. In contrast, there is different variety of closed reactors which offer considerable amount of control, but a few of them with the high level of productivity lead to high costs. The main aim of this project is to develop a bio reactor for algae to grow fast and its process for production is cost-effective. The current challenge in the closed system bioreactor is how to increase reactor size and productivity in terms of economy and also includes market research and it concludes with a discussion regarding the possible optimal reactor configuration. For this purpose the author has developed a closed-loop bioreactor which provides a controlled environment by bringing the required system closer to the biomass algae to grow faster and which enables high productivity. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Kauno technologijos universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2015 |
