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Dissolved air flotation for harvesting microalgae
Experimental results showed that dissolved air flotation of surface water laden with different types of algae such as blue-green, green, diatom and dinoflagellates was effective. At optimum coagulant dosage, algae removal from 70 percent to 90 percent, turbidity reduction of over 80 percent and color improvement of about 75 percent was achieved - 2004 - Read More
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cost of centrifugation - 1961 estimate!
Centrifugation uses a centrifuge to separate algae from liquid. The cost of centrifugation and subsequent drying was estimated to be between $65 and $200 per T, which is too much to be commercially viable.
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Some interesting data on macroalgae
Here are some interesting data on macroalgae culture for biomass / fuel - Read More
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Macroalgae harvesting cost
From some case studies, it looks like it could cost around 50-100 $ per wet Ton if the macroalgae harvesting operations are not too difficult...
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Half the cost of algae fuel production is in processing and extraction
"Dr. Sayre told me that at least half the cost of producing biofuels from algae is in the process of harvesting and extracting oil." - Read More
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Kyte Centrifuges
Some details abt its centrifuge available here - Read More
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Kyte Centrifuge Sales & Consulting
KCS & C specializes in the centrifuge requirements of our clients including: Sales of new, reconditioned, and as-is used centrifuges, testing, process recommendations, start-ups, troubleshooting, inspections, reconditioning assistance, parts location assistance, appraisals and disposal of used centrifuges. - Read More
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Algae Dewatering Needs to be Refined
A technique must be developed to remove the water in which they are grown. Algae typically do not grow in dense mats on a pond’s surface. An effective means to dewater the algae, collecting them to a near-solid density and breaking the individual plants open to recover the oil, must be developed. He adds that some indications suggest that modifying the algae will not be the most expensive cost element; instead, it will be processing and dewatering.
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