Influence of variable carbon dioxide concentration on carbon dioxide removal by algae pond

Date of Publication

1992

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Subject Categories

Chemical Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Chemical Engineering

Abstract/Summary

A prototype laboratory scale algae pond was used in this study to determine the extent of carbon dioxide removal by the algae. Chlorella Pyrenoidosa was the algal strain employed in the study. The effect of varying the carbon dioxide concentration in the input air to the pond was taken into consideration. The extent of carbon dioxide fixation was based on the moles of carbon dioxide fixed per two hours. Monitoring of algal growth as well as temperature and pH were also considered in the study.Employment of a 5 percent carbon dioxide concentration in the carbon dioxide-air mixture gave a maximum growth measurement of 0.0639 pgrams of algal dry weight per 8 ml of medium with a corresponding maximum carbon dioxide fixation of 0.1433 moles Co2 per two hours.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU06229

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

93 leaves ; Computer printout

Keywords

Algae—Physiology; Water—Carbon dioxide content; Water—Aeration

Embargo Period

1-14-2021

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