Algae processing

摘要

A method for culturing algae comprising, forming an emulsion comprising a gaseous stream and a media utilizing a high shear device, wherein the emulsion comprises gas bubbles, and wherein the high shear device comprises at least one toothed rotor and at least one stator; introducing the emulsion into a bioreactor; and introducing an algae into the bioreactor for growing the algae culture. Additionally, a method for producing liquids from an algae culture, the method comprising forming an emulsion comprising a buffer and algal components, wherein the emulsion comprises algal component globules; separating algal hydrocarbons; and processing algal hydrocarbons to form liquid hydrocarbons. Additionally, a system for producing liquids from an algae culture comprising at least one high shear device.

主权项

1. A method for alga-culture, the method comprising:
forming a mixture of a gaseous stream and a media steam comprising nutrients for algae growth; forming an emulsion by introducing the mixture into a high shear device and therein subjecting the mixture to a shear rate of at least 20,000 s−1, wherein the emulsion comprises gas bubbles with a mean diameter of less than about 5 μm, and wherein the high shear device comprises at least one toothed rotor and at least one stator; introducing the emulsion into a bioreactor; and introducing an algae into the bioreactor for culturing the algae culture.