A knowledge-based training network for digitalisation of photosynthetic bioprocesses (DIGITALGAE)
Start date: 1 December, 2021
End date: 30 June, 2024
Code: H2020-MSCA-ITN-2020
Participants
- University of Padova
- University of Almeria
Contacts
F.Gabriel Acién Fernández (facien@ual.es)
Funds:
Innovative Training Networks (ITN) Call: H2020-MSCA-ITN-2020.
Current Situation:
In progress
Summary
The objective of DigitAlgaesation is to propose a digitalisation approach to optimising control and operation of microalgae cultivation processes so as to maximise their light conversion efficiency and to drive the sustainable portfolio of microalgae-based processes towards commodities and energy markets. Artificial intelligence and automatic model-based control approaches can be a great help to understand, optimise, and in turn remedy, the gap between lab-scale observations and the industrial-scale reality.
Objective:
- Monitoring microalgae cultures key parameters.
- Create and maintain a database of culture conditions..
- Use advanced tools (IA, model-based control) to optimize microalgae culture mass production times and minimize downtime.