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Sustainable Algae Biodiesel Production in Cold Climates
Joint Authors
Powers, Susan E.
Baliga, Rudras
Source
International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
This life cycle assessment aims to determine the most suitable operating conditions for algae biodiesel production in cold climates to minimize energy consumption and environmental impacts.
Two hypothetical photobioreactor algae production and biodiesel plants located in Upstate New York (USA) are modeled.
The photobioreactor is assumed to be housed within a greenhouse that is located adjacent to a fossil fuel or biomass power plant that can supply waste heat and flue gas containing CO2 as a primary source of carbon.
Model results show that the biodiesel areal productivity is high (19 to 25 L of BD/m2/yr).
The total life cycle energy consumption was between 15 and 23 MJ/L of algae BD and 20 MJ/L of soy BD.
Energy consumption and air emissions for algae biodiesel are substantially lower than soy biodiesel when waste heat was utilized.
Algae's most substantial contribution is a significant decrease in the petroleum consumed to make the fuel.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Baliga, Rudras& Powers, Susan E.. 2010. Sustainable Algae Biodiesel Production in Cold Climates. International Journal of Chemical Engineering،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446440
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Baliga, Rudras& Powers, Susan E.. Sustainable Algae Biodiesel Production in Cold Climates. International Journal of Chemical Engineering No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446440
American Medical Association (AMA)
Baliga, Rudras& Powers, Susan E.. Sustainable Algae Biodiesel Production in Cold Climates. International Journal of Chemical Engineering. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446440
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446440