Method and system for robotic algae harvest

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-24
ROBOTIC RES OPCO LLC
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[0015]It is therefore an objective of the present invention to teach an economically and environmentally sustainable system and method for the production of algae for bio-fuel use. The present invention is responsive to the USDA's call for economically and environmentally sustainable production of bio

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The major hurdles with microalgae harvesting include: Algae varieties rich in oils do not survive well in open ponds because the have a hard time competing with naturally occurring algae; Optimal algae grows is dependent on the temperature of the water; Algae cultures require large amounts of water; and Dissolving sufficie

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[0025]In the following detailed description of the invention of exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings (where like numbers represent like elements), which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, but other embodiments may be utilized and logical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

[0026]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it is understood that the invention may be practiced without these specifi...

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A Robotic Algae Harvester (RAH) of the present invention works by providing a CO2 collection mechanism that is installed in power plants or vehicles. These systems are available using current technology and have been proven to be scalable. CO2 is then transported to RAH using ships. The RAH will feed and re-circulate algae broth through the photobioreactors (PBRs). The PBRs float in the ocean while the algae through photosynthesis will transform the CO2 into biomass in a continuous process. The extracted algae will processed into a stable mix of oil and bi-product and transferred to the ship that brought the CO2. The algae is then processed onshore in some of the following manners: converted to biodiesel via transesterification; converted to bio-ethanol via fermentation; burned for electricity generation; and/or used as protein for animal feed or food products.

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0001]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM[0002]Not ApplicableCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0003]Not ApplicableTECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates generally to a method and system for growing and harvesting algae for use in bio-fuels. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and system for robotic algae harvest for use in bio-fuels and other applications.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]There are two challenges facing our society that could menace our standards of living and way of life. The first is carbon emissions from our cars and power plants are contributing to global warming and could in the long term threaten landmasses by raising water levels. The second is fuel prices are forcing many industries out of business, as well as putting pressure on the average citizens on their daily work. Current fuel prices produce a drag on the U.S. economy and create large cash surpluses in sometim...

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IPC IPC(8): C12M1/00C12N1/12C12P7/06
CPCA01G33/00C12M21/02C12M23/06C12M23/44C12M23/56C12M33/00Y02E50/17C12M43/08C12N1/12C12P7/6463C12P7/649Y02E50/13C12M43/02Y02A40/80Y02E50/10Y02P20/133Y02P60/20
Inventor LACAZE, ALBERTO DANIELMURPHY, KARL NICHOLAS
Owner ROBOTIC RES OPCO LLC
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