Algae production

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2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Swiatek, Rob (Department: 3643)

Plant husbandry

Algae culture

C435S257100

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07905049

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for algae production are provided, the methods and systems generally comprising providing at least one body of water having an algae population in suspension, growing algae, heating the body of water with a heat source, heating the algae process with a heat source, drying the algae with a heat source, and covering the body of water with a cover. Heat recovery systems, algae processing, and covers are also provided.

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