公开(公告)号：US20170044478A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15258785

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: GENERAL ATOMICS

Inventor： Kevin W. Downey ,  Kenneth R. Liberty ,  David A. Hazlebeck ,  Xiaoxi Wu

IPC: C12M1/00 ,  C12M1/34

CPC classification number: C12M23/18 ,  A01G33/00 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M23/58 ,  C12M41/36 ,  C12N1/12 ,  C12Q3/00 ,  Y02A40/88

Abstract: A system for growing an algal culture to create a biomass includes a plurality of linearly interconnected, sloped-gradient, gravity-driven, raceway ponds. Surface areas of the ponds are sequentially increased in accordance with a multiplier, with the pond surface area of the last raceway pond in the sequence being as large as fifty acres. For the present invention, a fluid transfer system connects each raceway pond with every other raceway pond in the system. Control over each individual raceway pond is provided to monitor and evaluate algal culture in the pond. Based on this evaluation, the fluid transfer system is activated to provide water, nutrients and other additives to maintain predetermined growth parameters for algae in each of the raceway ponds.

Abstract translation: 用于生长藻类培养物以产生生物质的系统包括多个线性相互连接的倾斜梯度重力驱动的滚道池。 池塘的面积按照乘数依次增加，最后一个赛道池塘的池塘表面积依次增加到五十英亩。 对于本发明，流体输送系统将每个滚道池与系统中的每个其它滚道池连接。 提供对每个个体跑道池的控制，以监测和评估池塘中的藻类养殖。 基于该评估，流体转移系统被激活以提供水，营养物和其它添加剂以维持每个滚道池中的藻类的预定生长参数。

公开(公告)号：US20160251608A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15149717

申请日：2016-05-09

Applicant: GENERAL ATOMICS

Inventor： David A. Hazlebeck ,  Jiping Zhang ,  Kevin W. Downey ,  Xiaoxi Wu

IPC: C12M1/00 ,  A01G33/00 ,  C12M1/36 ,  C12N1/12 ,  C12M1/34 ,  C12M1/06

CPC classification number: C12M29/12 ,  A01G33/00 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M23/02 ,  C12M23/18 ,  C12M27/02 ,  C12M41/44 ,  C12M41/48 ,  C12N1/12 ,  Y02A40/88

Abstract: A device for generating a pulsed flow in a channel containing a circulating algal culture can include a plate that is pivotably mounted on the channel and an activator. A pulsed flow is generated in the channel by first positioning the plate to impede the flow of circulating algal culture and then rotating the plate to a submerged position. The pulsed flow can be employed to counteract the negative effects of bio-fouling on algae cultivation equipment. In another arrangement, a device for generating a pulsed flow in a sloped raceway that is in fluid communication with a sump can include a gate. In different embodiments, the gate can operate as a so-called “pinch gate” or as a so-called “overflow gate.” In another aspect, a variable rate pump, such as a centrifugal pump, a screw pump or an airlift pump, is described for establishing a pulsed flow in a channel.

Abstract translation: 用于在包含循环藻类培养物的通道中产生脉冲流的装置可以包括可枢转地安装在通道上的板和活化剂。 通过首先定位板以阻止循环藻类培养物的流动，然后将板旋转到浸没位置，在通道中产生脉冲流。 脉冲流可用于抵消生物污染对藻类栽培设备的负面影响。 在另一种布置中，用于在与油槽流体连通的倾斜滚道中产生脉冲流的装置可以包括闸门。 在不同的实施例中，门可以作为所谓的“夹紧门”或所谓的“溢流门”运行。另一方面，可变速率泵，例如离心泵，螺杆泵或空气提升泵 描述了用于在通道中建立脉冲流。

公开(公告)号：US20140322805A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14270800

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: GENERAL ATOMICS

Inventor： David A. Hazlebeck ,  Jiping Zhang ,  Kevin W. Downey ,  Xiaoxi Wu

IPC: C12M1/00

CPC classification number: C12M29/12 ,  A01G33/00 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M23/02 ,  C12M23/18 ,  C12M27/02 ,  C12M41/44 ,  C12M41/48 ,  C12N1/12 ,  Y02A40/88

Abstract: A device for generating a pulsed flow in a channel containing a circulating algal culture can include a plate that is pivotably mounted on the channel and an activator. A pulsed flow is generated in the channel by first positioning the plate to impede the flow of circulating algal culture and then rotating the plate to a submerged position. The pulsed flow can be employed to counteract the negative effects of bio-fouling on algae cultivation equipment. In another arrangement, a device for generating a pulsed flow in a sloped raceway that is in fluid communication with a sump can include a gate. In different embodiments, the gate can operate as a so-called “pinch gate” or as a so-called “overflow gate.” In another aspect, a variable rate pump, such as a centrifugal pump, a screw pump or an airlift pump, is described for establishing a pulsed flow in a channel.

Abstract translation: 用于在包含循环藻类培养物的通道中产生脉冲流的装置可以包括可枢转地安装在通道上的板和活化剂。 通过首先定位板以阻止循环藻类培养物的流动，然后将板旋转到浸没位置，在通道中产生脉冲流。 脉冲流可用于抵消生物污染对藻类栽培设备的负面影响。 在另一种布置中，用于在与油槽流体连通的倾斜滚道中产生脉冲流的装置可以包括闸门。 在不同的实施例中，门可以作为所谓的“夹紧门”或所谓的“溢流门”运行。另一方面，可变速率泵，例如离心泵，螺杆泵或空气提升泵 描述了用于在通道中建立脉冲流。