GB2511963A - Photobioreactor - Google Patents

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GB2511963A
GB2511963A GB1410312.1A GB201410312A GB2511963A GB 2511963 A GB2511963 A GB 2511963A GB 201410312 A GB201410312 A GB 201410312A GB 2511963 A GB2511963 A GB 2511963A
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John Douglas Mckenzie
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XANTHELLA Ltd
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    • C12M29/00—Means for introduction, extraction or recirculation of materials, e.g. pumps
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    • C12M31/00—Means for providing, directing, scattering or concentrating light
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    • C12M31/00—Means for providing, directing, scattering or concentrating light
    • C12M31/10—Means for providing, directing, scattering or concentrating light by light emitting elements located inside the reactor, e.g. LED or OLED

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Abstract

A photobioreactor is presented comprising a chamber for retaining aqueous media and a tubular circulation element positioned within the chamber, the circulation element defining a fluid circulation pathway within the chamber, wherein the tubular circulation element comprises a wall element which in turn comprises either or both a light source and/or a light guide for illuminating the chamber. The provision of a light source and/or light guide within a circulation element of a photobioreactor allows a larger volume of algae to be grown more cost effectively than photobioreactors in the art. In addition, a method of assembly of a circulation element for use within a photobioreactor is provided.
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JPS60237984A (en) * 1984-05-10 1985-11-26 Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha Ltd Cultivation tank for photosynthesis
WO2008014974A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-02-07 Celljet Biotech Limited Liquid circulation system comprising an inflatable guide
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