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OriginOil and Algasol Collaborate for Developing Integrated Algae Growth and Harvesting System

OriginOil and Algasol Renewables, two major companies in the algae energy industry have entered into an agreement for developing an integrated algae growth and harvesting system. Algasol, which is already working with NASA and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories plans to bundle its offerings with OriginOil’s Algae Appliance, developed by the company wit the aim of reducing the [...]

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[ More ] May 11th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in algae biodiesel USA, algae oil production, Algae-Energy, Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting |

Algae Harvesting to Become Cheaper and Easier Soon

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a technology based on microbubbles, to improve the way of algae cultivation, which eventually will make the algae harvesting cheaper and easier. Professor Will Zimmerman and his team have devised an inexpensive way of producing microbubbles that can float algae particles to the surface of the water. [...]

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[ More ] January 27th, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Algae, algae oil production, Algae-Fuel-Research, Algae-Harvesting |

Algae Appliance – Origin Oil’s Latest Invention

A new algae harvesting system called Algae Appliance by OriginOil Inc. This appliance would process at a low cost in addition to minimal use of chemicals. OriginOil has slated 2012 for the commercial release of Algae Appliance. The system is slated to remove up to 90% of the initial water volume. The system is designed [...]

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[ More ] November 21st, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in Algae, Algae Oil Extraction, Algae-Fuel, Algae-Harvesting |

A centrifuge uses 48.8% of the total energy consumption during algal biofuel production

Harvesting microalgae is difficult as well as energy intensive. This is mainly because the most rapidly growing algal species are frequently very small and often motile unicells which are the most difficult to harvest. Moreover, the conventional harvesting methods used for harvesting microalgae – such as centrifuges, filtration and flotation equipments – are energy-intensive. A [...]

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[ More ] August 5th, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in algae oil production, Algae-Harvesting |

Joule Unlimited Claims New Biodiesel Manufacturing Process

Biodiesel using genetically engineered algae has been tested from some years but so far has not proven to be practical on an industrial scale. The Joule Unlimited process uses another cyanobacterium that it claims to be able to manufacture 15,000 gallons of diesel fuel per acre at about $30 a barrel, using very little biomass [...]

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[ More ] March 1st, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Energy, Algae-Harvesting, Algae-Oil-Companies |

Diversified Technologies Introduces Process to Extract Oils from Algal Cells

Diversified Technologies, Inc. has introduced a low-cost process for the pre-treatment of algae using pulsed electric field, or PEF, technology to streamline the extraction of oils from algal cells early in the biorefining process. The Diversified Technologies’ PEF Pre-Treatment of Algae for Oil Extraction Process applies 10-30 kV/cm electric pulses for 2 to 20 microseconds [...]

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[ More ] February 25th, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Biodiesel, Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting, Algae-Oil-Yield |

Innova Tech Develops a Algae Harvesting Technology- Nova Filter

Algae fuels commercialization faces challenges in every part of the value chain. Starting from strain selection to product extraction there are biological  and engineering breakthroughs which are required to make algae fuels a reality. With respect to harvesting, the main issue is the energy required to remove the algae cells from the liquid media. A company by [...]

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[ More ] January 18th, 2011 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Cultivation-Sewage, Algae-Harvesting |

Benemann Calls LiveFuels ‘Biofuel-from-Fish’ Approach Possible

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Dr. John Benemann, one of the authors of a seminal U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory report from 1998 on biofuel from algae and an internationally-recognized bioenergy expert said he thinks LiveFuels is “in as good of shape as anybody” to make its R&D happen. Morgenthaler-Jones said LiveFuels has been taking [...]

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[ More ] August 18th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Biodiesel, Algae-Harvesting |

Nanotechnology to Aid Commercial Production of Algae Biofuel

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Recently two interesting pilot programs seems to improve the commercial viability of algae bio-fuel :The first was the grant from the California Energy Commission to use the nano-metals as catalysts for generating bio-fuel from algae. The company called QuantumSphere will be developing a nanocatalyst-based bio-gasification process for taking wet algae [...]

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[ More ] April 23rd, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Algae-Fuel-Research, Algae-Harvesting |

Algae Venture System’s Harvesting Technique

You are at: Oilgae Blog. The breakthrough technology in algae harvesting, dewatering,and drying is a model of nature’s liquid moving strategies in organisms. No biological system has anything even remotely close to a functioning centrifuge. A centrifuge moves the entire mass of water and its contents in order to separate into fractions. This was also [...]

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[ More ] March 31st, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting |

Stellarwind Bio Energy Cultivates Algae in Indianapolis

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Stellarwind said the process of harvesting algae involves feeding the material into a processor, which extracts the oils. Residual bio-mass can then be converted into one of several valuable resources including methane, industrial grade charcoal, fertilizer and/or synthesis gas. “Our goal is to produce a continuously renewable energy source that [...]

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[ More ] March 18th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Cultivation, Algae-Harvesting |

Solix, Solazyme and Phycal’s cost-effective Harvesting Techniques!

You are at: Oilgae Blog. One can grow algae but it doesn’t mean its free.Although algae is believed to be one of the chief feedstocks for biodiesel, growing large amounts of algae and then converting the single-celled creatures remains expensive. Algae biofuel startup Solix, for instance, can produce biofuel from algae right now, but it [...]

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[ More ] February 5th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Algae Oil Extraction, Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting |

Opinion on Algodyne Harvesting Algae Blooms in the Wild

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Here’s an opinion on AlgoDyne’s idea of harvesting algae in the wild. “AlgoDyne’s concept of harvesting algae from the wild is not exactly new. Many similar ideas have been proposed in the past, most notably those of harvesting sea-weeds such as kelp on a large scale to utilize the biomass [...]

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[ More ] December 13th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Algae-Harvesting |

Microalgae Membrane Harvesting Project of Prof Harry Gregor – 1978

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Came across an interesting tidbit here about a membrane harvesting experiment for microalgae in 1978 “Professor Harry Gregor at Columbia University was funded for 2 years to develop membrane systems for cross-flow filtration harvesting of microalgae. However, the membranes available at the time, the pressure drops required, and the fouling [...]

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[ More ] December 13th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Fuel-Research, Algae-Harvesting |

Drum Filter for Algae Harvesting – Filtration Using Rotary Drum Filters

You are at: Oilgae Blog. One of the questions regarding algae fuel is the best method to harvest algae. It should be noted that algae harvesting could form a significant part of the total cost of producing algae fuel. A number of methods are discussed – sedimentation, filtering, centrifugation, coagulation / flocculation & froth flotation. [...]

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[ More ] December 11th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Algae-Harvesting |

Blue Marble Energy Turns Toxic Algae Blooms into Alternative Energy

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Most algae-to-energy company’s research focus on creating biofuels for cars or jets. Instead of liquid fuel, Blue Marble wants to convert algae into natural gas and biochemicals.Along with private investment, Blue Marble has a contract with the Washington Department of Ecology to collect sea lettuce at two bays in Puget [...]

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[ More ] November 24th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting |

Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation seeks to raise up to $30m

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation said it was offering up to 60m new shares at 50c each. It was seeking to raise $20m but reserved the right to accept over-subscriptions of up to $10m.Aquaflow said it had developed and was operating a commercial scale prototype harvesting plant on a wastewater plant in [...]

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[ More ] November 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Energy-Investments, Algae-Harvesting |

Sheel White Paper – Harvesting Energy from Algae

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Algae hold great promise as a possible source of biodiesel because they grow rapidly, are rich in vegetable oil and can be cultivated in ponds of seawater, reducing the need for fertile land and fresh water. Many companies are seeking ways to produce algal oil on a commercial scale, but [...]

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[ More ] October 30th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae Oil Extraction, Algae-Biodiesel, Algae-Harvesting |

Skip Kemp, instructor of CCC’s aquaculture program use Bogue Sound for algae cultivation

You are at: Oilgae Blog. Mr. Kemp and his students start the process of creating “oilgae” by collecting phytoplankton (microscopic algae) from Bogue Sound, then growing it in special ponds. As the water is pumped from the sound into the ponds, a filter separates the phytoplankton from other microscopic animals that would eat it. The [...]

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[ More ] October 29th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Cultivation, Algae-Cultivation-Open-Pond, Algae-Harvesting |

OriginOil Files Patent for Breakthrough Algae Oil Extraction Technique

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. Press release LOS ANGELES – (Business Wire) OriginOil, Inc. , the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced today the filing of its fourth patent application. The [...]

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[ More ] June 18th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Algae Oil Extraction, Algae-Cultivation, Algae-Harvesting |

Kingsburgh Sewage Project in Durban Aims at Fuel from Algae

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. Durban is helping to develop a new liquid fuel technology which involves harvesting tiny plants and nutrients from local sewage works. Unlike other plant-based biofuels which require vast tracts of fertile farmland or the diversion of food crops into fuel tanks, the [...]

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[ More ] May 5th, 2008 | 3 Comments | Posted in Algae-Harvesting |

PetroAlgae Looking to Test Commercial Algae Biofuel in 2009

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. While corn and sugar crops are blamed for deforestation, fertilizer runoff, and societal damage, algae promises to possibly provide a better solution. Melbourne, Fla. based PetroAlgae is looking to test a commercial algae biofuel solution next year. The company uses strains of [...]

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[ More ] May 5th, 2008 | 4 Comments | Posted in Algae-Energy-Companies, Algae-Harvesting |

Microalgae: Biotechnology and Microbiology By E. W. Becker – Book Review

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. Do you know that oil derived from algae is an exciting renewable fuel possibility? – see Oilgae for more. Microalgae: Biotechnology and Microbiology By E. W. (E. Wolfgang) Becker Summary By E. W. (E. Wolfgang)Becker Published 1994Cambridge UniversityPress 301 pages ISBN 0521350204 [...]

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[ More ] February 25th, 2007 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Cultivation, Algae-Harvesting, Algae-Nutrients |

Unbalanced Culture Method of Algae Production – 1971 patent

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. Do you know that oil derived from algae is an exciting renewable fuel possibility? – see Oilgae for more. Unbalanced Culture Method of Algae Production – a 1971 patent Interrupting algal-bacterial symbiosis after five days by treatment with 2537 angstrom high intesity [...]

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[ More ] February 15th, 2007 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Cultivation, Algae-Harvesting |

Algal Cell Harvesting – 1982 Patent

You are at: Oilgae Blog. See the complete list of Oilgae Blog articles. Do you know that oil derived from algae is an exciting renewable fuel possibility? – see Oilgae for more. Algal Cell Harvesting – 1982 Patent Abstract The present invention relates to systems, processes and apparatus for harvesting microorganisms, especially free swimming unicellular [...]

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[ More ] February 15th, 2007 | No Comments | Posted in Algae-Harvesting |
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