Apparatus and methods for production of biodiesel

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2011-05-31

2011-05-31

Johnson, Christina (Department: 1742)

Plant husbandry

Algae culture

C435S289100, C435S292100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07950181

ABSTRACT:
A photobioreactor includes a cultivation zone configured to contain a liquid culture medium and facilitate growth of a microalgae biomass, a plurality of parallel edge-lit light transmitting devices mounted within the cultivation zone, and a collection zone oriented in relation to the cultivation zone such that at least a portion of the liquid culture medium and microalgae from the cultivation zone may be periodically harvested. Methods for illuminating algae, for dissolving materials into an algae medium, for extracting oil from algae, and for producing biodiesel from algal oil are also provided.

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