Algae pond circulation
US9267102B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M27/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for circulating and agitating algae ponds or reservoirs are described. Inflatable or floatable masses resident in the algae ponds are cyclically or rhythmically moved thereby causing propagating waves to advance along ponds. Waves encourage increased equilibrium of oxygen and carbon dioxide between ambient air and growth medium and thereby improved growth of algae and increased production of biomass. With relatively little energy input, large quantities of algae or biomass may be grown in relatively large ponds and on an economically viable commercial scale.
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