Development of advanced control strategies for microalgae production (ECOALGA)
Start date: 1 January, 2021
End date: 1 January, 2022
Code: TRFE-I-2021/014
Participants
- BIORIZON BIOTECH S.L., Spain.
- UNIVERSITY OF ALMERIA, Spain.
Contacts
F.Gabriel Acién Fernández (facien@ual.es)
Funds:
PROYECTO UAL-TRANSFIERE TRFE-I-2021/014.
Current Situation:
Completed
Summary
This project is aimed at automation and control for the company Microalgas Carboneras S.L. Likewise, a technical evaluation of the available microalgae production plant is included, where various recommendations are collected regarding possible improvements that can be applied. Finally, a list of minimum materials necessary for the start-up of a plant at an industrial level for the production of microalgae biomass in the town of Carboneras (Almería) is collected.
Objectives:
- Technical advice for the setup o a microalgae producing installation.
- Development of a monitoring and control system for a new microalgae culture installation.
- Elaboration of a performance evaluation report.
- Suggestion of improvements.