SAMDevelopment commented on Algae BioMax system enhances crop market value1

I want to be on the next taste panel !!!! more

Duncan commented on AlgEternal Technologies Teams with UT and Open Algae1

 This was an interesting article http://www.cleantick.com/portal/news/pages/1043. The idea is to produce 16 times more algae than existing technologies. The process allows algae to be cultured in vertical bio-reactors rather than in the ... more

Parkavi posted Algae Talk Session0

We are pleased to invite oilgae club members to our Algae Talk Session on 19 Sep 2011 at Technology Park Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Algaetech is organizing "Algae Talk Session" with ... more

Parkavi posted Any Questions on NASA Omega system?0

Dear Members of Oilgae, I will be attending a algae talk session by Dr. Jonathan Trent, OMEGA Scientist, Ames Research Center, NASA on 19 Sep at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.I have a ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Controls and sensors for a PBR2

Are the requirments for sensors and controls for inputs basicaly the same for photo' and hetro' algae reactors?  Can you site some companies that have control systems ready to apply to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Scaling Up.5

Hi Gopinelli, Well finally someone who is getting a clue about how to solve the problem of growing algae in a large enough scale to make a profit and  be able to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Materials needed to build a PBR7

Paulo, if you send me what you have designed so far I will make comments on those ideas. If you want to keep this dialog private use my e-mail address. alanschaefer@att.net If ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae6

Bhani,  I think you are right about the silica content of rice husks and straw.  Besides burning to ash how else might one reduce the straw and husk material to ... more

SAMDevelopment commented on Nano silica and micro nutrients for Diatom Algae6

What is your source for nano-silca?  We have a very large Frac sand processing factory and open mine less than twenty miles from us.  Do you think they would have any ... more

Parkavi posted Shell Gets Out of Algae Business0

Last year , Shell’s officials announced that Shell will narrow its research paths in advanced biofuels from 10 advanced technologies to five in 2011, and described 2011 as “the year ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Congratulations to Bard for being one of the first to benchmark at NAA2

Congratulations to Surajit Khanna and the rest of the crew for your successful efforts in bring a new commerical algae venture into existence. Below is a copy of a news release by the NAA. T Home of ... more

Parkavi posted Algae-based Carbon Capture System0

Dear members of Oilgae Club,I am happy to share the accomplishment of our company, AlgaeTech International in the field of Algae-based Carbon Capture. Our company has constructed a photobioreactor system, ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Final Showdown; modern bioreactor vs. open ditches, raceways,etc.1

November 26 2010 03:00:15 PM Hello FOA, I will spend some time and see how far I get along the road looking for an answer for the question: Which is better a ... more

Parkavi posted An Important Algae Biofuel Happening in India2

Scientists from a consortium of nine central laboratories have undertaken a project to discover potential of making bio fuel commercially from microalgae.The project called ?New Millennium India Technology Leadership ... more

Duncan commented on Algae biofuel costing - Questionable ?!?72

Thisis interesting. Lets get more views/ math / figures. more

Duncan commented on Hydrocarbons from algae identical to conventional fuels !!3

Something like 2to 3 percent.? more

Duncan commented on Algae research facility at Easter Kentucky univ2

A new research facility at Eastern Kentucky University ?will help Kentucky lead the way in the development of new, alternative forms of energy,? Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler said at ... more

Duncan commented on Algae research facility at Easter Kentucky univ2

MRI launches algae research centerBy Anna AustinThis is another research center set up recently.?Kansas-based Midwest Research Institute, an independent, non-profit, contract research organization has formed a new integrated algal research ... more

Duncan says

Most of the planet is producing some kind of plant matter, even in the oceans, said Jonathan Wolfson, the CEO of Solazyme. 'Our unique microbial conversion technology process allows algae to produce oil in standard industrial fermentation facilities quickly, efficiently and at commercial scale.'

Duncan posted USDA announces $1.5 billion in biofuel support including algae0

USDA announces $1.5 billion in biofuel support but the key will be the roll-over of expiring tax measures --  USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack last Thursday announced $1.5 billion in aid ... more

Duncan posted Life cycle study - Algenol?s algae-to-ethanol process2

Algenol Biofuels? Direct to Ethanol technology is based on an intracellular photosynthetic process in cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that produces ethanol that is excreted through the cell walls, collected from closed ... more

Duncan posted Dr Vikram Pattarkine's presentation at Caltech1

http://www.originoil.com/pdf/OriginOil_2C_Biomass_Energy_Recovery_Optimization_Pattarkine.pdf more

Parkavi posted Key Players in Aviation Fuel from Algae1

List of companies and Universities working on algae jet fuel: Companies 1. Solazyme 2. Honeywell UOP 3. Solena 4. Sapphire Energy 5. Imperium Renewables 6. Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation Universities 1. Arizona state university 2. Cranfield University Supporting Airline Industries 1. Boeing 2. Honeywell/UOP 3. ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Question for Blake on post Oct. 1 early a.m.22

Blake where did you get the number of $150 per square meter for a cost for a modern PBR? A square meter is not a good way to compare ditches with ... more

Parkavi says

Algae Biofuels Focus of Session at Delaware Conference - Tamra Fakhoorian with the National Algae Association talks on %u201CAlgae for Energy: The Long Road to Fuel" Independence.%u201D

Parkavi says

Solazyme delivers 20,000 gallons of algae-based shipboard fuel to the U.S. Navy

SAMDevelopment posted Some numbers from the past. (blogs)3

Let's continue with the math on a industrial algae system that converts 25,000 scfm of CO2 into crude algae oil and dry algae meal. BTW, what is going to happen to ... more

Duncan posted Algae and the Stock Market2

Investors interest in algae has been kindled by these actions- PetroAlgae?s $200 million IPO last week, and news that Solazyme has raised an additional $52 million. ... more

Duncan posted Algal Strains0

University of Tulsa?s growing research program is aimed at turning various strains of algae into fuels that can power cars and trucks in not-so-distant future. Algae is an efficient ... more

SAMDevelopment posted Thanks for the kind words2

Shankar, I have been working 16 hours per day for the last????? long time. Not bad for an old guy of 72. I LOVE it!! But as my mother (she ... more

Parkavi says

Algae-based biofuel can have 4X carbon footprint of petro-diesel, study says - http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/algae-based-biofuel-can-have-4x-carbon-footprint-of-petro-diesel-study-says/9708/

Parkavi says

PetroAlgae, uses algae, diatoms, angiosperms, or cyanobacters to produce diesel fuel, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a public offering of stock to raise an estimated $200 million - http://smartenergynews.net/2010/08/12/petroalgae-files-for-200-million-public-offering/

Parkavi says

According to a study released by the San Diego Association of Governments, algal biofuels research employs 410 scientists but increases to 784 jobs including indirect jobs. The industry provides nearly $44.6 million in salaries.http://domesticfuel.com/2010/08/09/san-diego-a-hot-bed-of-algal-activity