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Algae bioreactor, system and process

US9005918B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M31/08
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an algae bioreactor and process. The algae bioreactor includes a container with an inlet and an outlet. An algae suspension present in the container interior moves from an inlet to an outlet along a flowpath. A light assembly, a liftwall, and a gas conduit are located in the container interior. The gas conduit extends along a length of the container and emits gas bubbles into the algae suspension. A diffuser is located on a bottom wall of the container, The flowpath, the liftwall, the gas conduit, and the diffuser produce an active flow of the algae from the container inlet to the container outlet. The container may be a deep-vessel container.

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