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Attacking The Growth Challenge
National Algae Association Quarterly ConferenceHouston, Texas - 29 April 2010
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Algae Challenge is a Technology Challenge
OptimizedCO2 andNutrientDelivery
Optimized Light
Delivery
MinimalInstallationFootprint
LowCost
Oil Extraction
Energy Efficient
ContinuousProduction
+ + + + =
RenewableOil
AnywhereAnytime
Technology Breakthrough Requirements
NOW… DO WE HAVE ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION?
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Well, about that electricity… Modeling shows: electrical lighting works ONLY where energy is available:
From waste sources (process heat, etc.) In special cases (excess energy generation, geothermal etc.)
SAMPLE SCENARIO
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Achieving “Free” Energy
The world’s main source of “free” energy is the sun. But photovoltaic conversion of sunlight to grow algae is so inefficient
that…
You’re now in the solar farm business!
CONCLUSION: COST-EFFICIENT
CONTINUOUS ALGAE PRODUCTION (USUALLY)
REQUIRES DIRECT SOLAR ENERGY.
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Do Open Ponds or Solar Reactors Work?
Biggest issue: massive footprint requirement. The reason:
PAR* value of sunlight falling on the earth’s surface is 2000 µmol photons m–2 s–1 (1000 µmol photons m–2 s–1 in winter).
But… algae and other photosynthetic organisms require only ~200 µmol photons m–2 s–1 PAR irradiance for maximum growth.
This means that a pond or solar reactor can only use 10-20% of available irradiance…
It is not possible for one growth layer to absorb all available sunlight.
* PAR - Photosynthetically Active Radiation
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Conclusions
We are wasting solar energy and therefore land surface. If we could multiply the reactor layers, we could (theoretically)
access all available PAR. Then, we could achieve industrial algae production using direct solar
energy. We would finally have…
ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION!
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Announcing OriginOil’s MultiReactor™
Simple concept: stack the layers. Using our MultiReactor, we stack the algae reactors and channel
sunlight using an array of converging and diverging lenses.
MultiReactorCross-Section
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Features of the MultiReactor
Unique lens array distributes and concentrates light through the vertical matrix.
Bioreactors get optimal light intensity (use channels, tubes or bags). Algae cultures circulate through the different levels. End-units for gas harvesting. Prisms split off unwanted wavelengths (possible energy storage for
night growth). Number of levels can vary according to latitude. Modular architecture for portability, flexibility and scalability.
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Benefits of the MultiReactor
Production rates can be increased by 10 or 20 times over single layer designs.
Avoids shading problems inherent to naturally lit bioreactors. Optional light strips enable night-time growth for continuous
operation. Stacking reduces pump energy requirements for continuous harvest. Compact setup allows concentration of equipment. Standardized design means rapid deployment.
MultiReactorCross-Section
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Radiant Light (Sunlight)Diverging
Lenses
Converging
Lenses
Compound Lenses
ConcentratedLight
Light
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IncidentLight
NoSunlight
Artificial Light
(Optional)
Culture Channel
Culture Channel
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MultiReactor (Side View)
Design also corrects for varying angles of incidence throughout the year.(North-South axis)
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What’s Next?
Development of a 40-foot container-based commercial pilot: Portable Inexpensive Widely Available Easy to Replicate Certifiable standard for carbon credits.
Integration with existing bag and tube designs. Integration with all other OriginOil processes, for a complete production
system. Use of LED-based systems continues to optimize industrial production in-
house and at test sites.
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THANK YOU!
Scott FraserVice President, Operations
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