Electrolytic Methods as a Cost and Energy Effective Alternative of Harvesting Algae for Biofuel
| dc.contributor | Lacey, Ronald E | |
| dc.creator | Morrison, Taylor 1986- | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-03-14T16:21:49Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-04-07T20:03:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-03-14T16:21:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-04-07T20:03:23Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2012-12 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012-08-30 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Process variables of electrolytic technology to reduce the energy consumption of harvesting Nonnocloropsis salina were investigated including electro-coagulation, electro-floatation, and electro-flocculation. Electro-coagulation and electro-flocculation showed significant cost savings, however electro-floatation did not. The objectives were to determine the effects of electrode material, pH adjustment and electro-polymer addition for electro-coagulation and determine the performance characteristics for electro-coagulation and electro-flocculation. Both treatments proved to be competitive with the energy consumption of a centrifuge. The best electrolytic treatments were electro-coagulation with aluminum and nickel electrodes. Energy requirements at optimum conditions were 239 and 344 kWh/ton. The best treatment combination using electro-flocculation was 432 kWh/ton with no electrode consumption, which could lead to potential cost savings. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/148340 | |
| dc.subject | electrolytic | |
| dc.subject | energy | |
| dc.subject | cost | |
| dc.subject | harvesting | |
| dc.subject | biofuel | |
| dc.subject | algae | |
| dc.title | Electrolytic Methods as a Cost and Energy Effective Alternative of Harvesting Algae for Biofuel | |
| dc.type | Thesis |