| 摘要 |
Embodiments include a photobioreactor system for incubating algae growth medium. The photobioreactor system can include a plurality of photobioreactors. Each photobioreactor can include an enclosure for receiving, incubating, agitating, and with-drawing algae growth medium. A plurality of aeration apertures positioned within each enclosure can deliver air bubbles to agitate the algae growth medium. An aeration apparatus can be connected to the plurality of aeration apertures in each photobioreactor. The photobioreactors can be positioned with respect to each other to permit the gravity flow of algae growth medium from the outlet port of each photobioreactor. One or more light sources operatively and controllably associated with the photobioreactors can emit electromagnetic radiation directed toward the enclosure. Embodiments also include methods of receiving, incubating, agitating, and withdrawing algae growth medium. |
| 主权项 |
1. A photobioreactor system for incubating algae growth medium, the system comprising:
one or more photobioreactors, each photobioreactor comprising:
a substantially fluid-tight enclosure adapted to receive, incubate, agitate, and withdraw algae growth medium,the enclosure comprising one or more major surfaces that are substantially transparent to the transmission of electromagnetic radiation toward the algae growth medium,a plurality of aeration apertures positioned within each enclosure and adapted to deliver air bubbles in a manner sufficient to agitate the algae growth medium,one or more inlet and outlet ports associated with each photobioreactor, andthe one or more photobioreactors each being supported and positionable in a manner sufficient to permit the gravity flow of algae growth medium from the outlet port of each photobioreactor, one or more light sources operatively and controllably associated with the photobioreactors to emit electromagnetic radiation at a direction of incidence toward the one or more major transparent surfaces, an aeration apparatus operatively and controllably connected to the plurality of aeration apertures in each photobioreactor. |
