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A Photobioreactor is a device or system that supports a biologically active environment - In our case, a photobioreactor is a vessel in which algae is grown between several layers of thin film high strength polyethylene material designed to allow for the delivery of gases to the algae and the efficient circulation and harvesting of algae cells from the reactor. Our patent pending bioreactor is modular, durable, inexpensive and easily repairable. These bioreactors can be installed virtually anywhere by a crew with limited tools and skills.
Designing Custom Growth Systems for the Alga Culture Market
Drawing on our founder’s expertise as top designers of aquatic systems and structures we are providing standard and custom products for the alga culture industry. The products we produce are developed from our 20 years of experience in the aquatic field and our understanding of complex electrical, hydraulic, control, temperature and structural systems. Cost effective design with and eye toward longevity, efficient use of labor, water, and energy inputs are the driving principles behind the products we develop.
PRODUCTS
We produce a standard line of thin film bioreactors, the associated plumbing manifolds, as well as custom fabricated units based on your needs.
APPLICATIONS
Our thin film photo bioreactors have applications throughout the alga culture market with units sized for lab use, field trials and commercial production.
INSTALLATION
With our complete and clear installation directions we can help you through the process of installing your bioreactors properly.
PRODUCTS 
Lab Research Photobioreactor -$570.00The ALGAMERICA lab research Photobioreactor is the perfect device to grow research algae which have shown promise in initial beaker growth. With a volume of approximately 60 gallons this inexpensive yet robust unit is perfect for lab trials and scaling up cultures from the beaker to the field.
Full Scale Production Photobioreactor-$1360.00 With a volume of over 700 gallons our full scale photobioreactors are the perfect system for algae propagation when cost, ease of installation, modular scalability, and long term performance are important factors. Made of super thick fiber mesh reinforced polyethylene these units will last for years under the most demanding conditions. With outstanding UV tolerance and easy reparability this is the most cost effective photo bioreactor in the world. These modular units can be plumbed in series covering up to 10,000 square feet. A single 3/4 hp pump is enough to run 20 bioreactors.
Upright 400L PhotobioreactorPhotobioreactor -$1080.00With a volume of about 130 gallons this Photobioreactor is perfect for scaling up cultures that are going from the lab to full production bioreactors or to the pond. Made of super high strength polyethylene and with all welded fitting construction there is no more cost effective bubble colum bioreactor on the market.
APPLICATIONS Lab Research for Biofuels
Our photobioreactors are perfect for researchers comparing different types of algae, including both natural and engineered strains, and testing them in varying light levels and temperature conditions to find the ones that are most productive. You will find our research size photobioreactors to be a cost effective method of for growing various strains of algae side by side in the lab with little chance of cross contamination.
Spirulina and Food Algae Cultivation
Spirulina is cultivated around the world, and is used as a human dietary supplement as well as a whole food. Spirulina contains an unusually high amount of protein, containing up to 70% (by dry weight) protein, B-complex vitamins, phycocyanin, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and numerous minerals. When compared to the proteins of meat, eggs, and milk it has reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine, and lysine. However, it is superior to typical plant protein, such as that from legumes and some claim it contains more beta-carotene than carrots.
Lab Research Algae Carbon Sequestration From Flue Gas
Electrical power plants are responsible for over one-third of the U.S. emissions or about 2,200,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. Power-plant flue gas can serve as a source of CO2 for micro algae cultivation, and the algae can be co fired with coal.
Algae-Derived Products for Nutraceutical and Cosmetics
While nutraceutical and pharmaceutical content in the baseline algae strain is very small, current market values for these products are extremely high. The major products currently being commercialized or under consideration for commercial extraction include carotenoids, phycobilins, fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, sterols, and biologically active molecules for use in human and animal health. This area of alga culture is developing quickly and offers great profit potential.
Waste treatment using Algae
Nitrogen Phosphorous and Potassium (or “NPK”) is a key nutrient source for cultivating algae. NPK can be very costly and the demand is very competitive. Anaerobic digestion can be used to recycle NPK from plants, animal and human wastes. The process of digestion can provide liquefied effluent with minimized solids content as well as produce biogas which contains methane carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide gas.
The Growth of Algae for Biofuels
Algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than other plants used for biofuels. Algae can grow in salt water, freshwater or even contaminated water, when using our photobioreactors on land not suitable for food production. It is inevitable that growing algae in inland regions will require large amounts of water resources in areas with limited and dwindling water resources. Only closed systems will be suitable for growing algae for biofuels because open ponds will cause massive evaporative loss of precious water.
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