Device and method for photosynthetic culture
US8945916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/80
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and system for growing of a photosynthetic culture is provided which employs one or a plurality of vertically disposed photopanels having interior cavities configured for holding liquid and the photosynthetic culture such as algae. Interior surfaces are enhanced in size by projections defined by deformation in sidewalls of the photopanels. The projections communicate between the sidewalls also providing structural integrity to the photopanel and allowing for thinner sidewalls and increased light transmission therethrough. The system may employ a support rack and pivotal mount to each such photopanel to allow positioning adjacent to each other in rows. Pivoting during different lighting conditions afforded the racked photopanels provides a manner to reduce light blockage to individual photo panels from adjacent photopanels.
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