Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae

Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae

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Main Author: Jeffrey, Bargiel
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
Energy
Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
Physics
algae
dewatering
biofuels
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case12387020102021-08-03T05:33:15Z Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae Jeffrey, Bargiel Energy Engineering Fluid Dynamics Physics algae dewatering biofuels It is shown that a lateral displacement array is technically and commercially feasible for the dewatering of microalgae for the production of algal oil for energy. Process economics of algal oil are examined for dewatering process target cost. Device requirements and the underlying physics of the technology are investigated. Technical feasibility is evaluated for real world operation, scale-up, and manufacturability. Designs are proposed for cost reduction based on underlying theory and manufacturability. Multiple manufacturing methods are evaluated, ranked for technology readiness level and manufacturing readiness level, and cost of goods sold. A gravity-fed unit manufactured with the hot embossing method is recommended for full scale production and is shown to have a total cost reduction of 67% to the economic threshold of $5 per barrel of oil. 2009-04-02 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Energy
Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
Physics
algae
dewatering
biofuels
spellingShingle Energy
Engineering
Fluid Dynamics
Physics
algae
dewatering
biofuels
Jeffrey, Bargiel
Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
author Jeffrey, Bargiel
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title Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
title_short Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
title_full Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
title_fullStr Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
title_full_unstemmed Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae
title_sort commercialization of lateral displacement array for the dewatering of microalgae
publisher Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK
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