发明名称 |
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A PULSE FLOW CIRCULATION FOR ALGAE CULTIVATION |
摘要 |
A device for generating a pulsed flow in a channel containing a circulating algal culture can include a plate that is pivotably mounted on the channel and an activator. A pulsed flow is generated in the channel by first positioning the plate to impede the flow of circulating algal culture and then rotating the plate to a submerged position. The pulsed flow can be employed to counteract the negative effects of bio-fouling on algae cultivation equipment. In another arrangement, a device for generating a pulsed flow in a sloped raceway that is in fluid communication with a sump can include a gate. In different embodiments, the gate can operate as a so-called "pinch gate" or as a so-called "overflow gate." In another aspect, a variable rate pump, such as a centrifugal pump, a screw pump or an airlift pump, is described for establishing a pulsed flow in a channel. |
申请公布号 |
EP2942387(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.11.11 |
申请号 |
EP20150165521 |
申请日期 |
2015.04.28 |
申请人 |
GENERAL ATOMICS |
发明人 |
HAZLEBECK, DAVID A.;ZHANG, JIPING;DOWNEY, KEVIN W.;WU, XIAOXI |
分类号 |
C12M1/00;C12M1/12;C12M1/34 |
主分类号 |
C12M1/00 |
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