Technical Note: Development of a  Photobioreactor for Microalgae Culture

BO Ugwuishiwu; OF Obi; JN Nwakaire

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BO Ugwuishiwu

Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

OF Obi

Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

JN Nwakaire

Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

BO Ugwuishiwu

OF Obi

JN Nwakaire

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In view of the technical and biological limitations of open pond systems, a study was conducted to develop a cost-effective experimental photobioreactor that would permit efficient cultivation of microalgae for biodiesel production. The photobioreactor was developed using low cost materi- als, cylindrical translucent tubes and plexiglass. The photobioreactor prototype was equipped with alternative arrangement for light source: solar and fluorescent bulb light. It provides uniform illumination by sunlight and a centrally located fluorescent light powered by electricity and rechargeable dry cells. The 12-chamber photobioreactor each measuring 122cm tall and 36cm in diameter approximately 12 liters; in all, occupies a minimal demand on land area. The 12-chamber photo-bioreactor produced approximately 430gram/day with the application of 2.4 litres of liquid poultry droppings.

Keywords: photobioreactor, microalgae, culture, translucent tubes, plexiglass

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Technical Note: Development of a Photobioreactor for Microalgae Culture

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OF Obi

JN Nwakaire

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