Algal harvesting system
US8920810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01D44/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for harvesting algal growth on an algal growth medium that is arranged within a floway containing water. A cable coupled to the algal growth medium is pulled by a pulling unit to draw the algal growth medium along the floway and past a vacuum positioned adjacent the algal growth medium. Suction from the vacuum is used to remove or harvest the algal growth on the algal growth medium.
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