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Published on: August 14, 2020
A macromodel for outdoor algal mass production
H Guterman1, A Vonshak, S Ben-Yaakov
1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, PO Box 653, Beer-Sheva 84105, Israel.
Abstract:
A model describing growth of an outdoor algal (Spirulina platensis)culture was developed. The model can simulate biomass production, pH, growth rate, oxygen evolution, and CO(2) fixation rate. It was calibrated and validated against experimental data obtained by a novel automatic data logger/controller instrumentation which can number most vital parameters of the culture including on line estimation of oxygen production rate (OPR). The importance of understanding light distribution through the pond and its effects on the photosynthesis and respiration processes are emphasized. A maximum yield of about 38 g day(-1) m(-2) under optimal conditions is predicted. The present model can also be a useful tool for optimization of algal mass production sites.
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