Algae Farm in Ireland

overshoot

thought this might be better here than farming and forestry
been reading on this for a project in college, it will have 2 parts to the farm, and open and closed loop system, for the production of biodiesel. Its going in a depleated bog (some completly stripped gravel and all to the blue clay underneath some with the 1meter of bog left) and would be tied into a new gas power station which could provide co2 and heat when necessary to the closed system.

im just wondering about the type of algae in Ireland, which would feed into the harvesting system. what grows best here that would have a high lipid content? that part is hard to find as most of these systems are abroad. closest iv found so far would be Biomara (scotland but irish links) but its in the sea which im guessing would be a different type of algae.
il take everything you can throw at me;), drawbacks, environmental hazards etc. i know some but im sure iv missed things you can point out.

any help would be great

paul26

overshoot wrote: »

thought this might be better here than farming and forestry
been reading on this for a project in college, it will have 2 parts to the farm, and open and closed loop system, for the production of biodiesel. Its going in a depleated bog (some completly stripped gravel and all to the blue clay underneath some with the 1meter of bog left) and would be tied into a new gas power station which could provide co2 and heat when necessary to the closed system.

im just wondering about the type of algae in Ireland, which would feed into the harvesting system. what grows best here that would have a high lipid content? that part is hard to find as most of these systems are abroad. closest iv found so far would be Biomara (scotland but irish links) but its in the sea which im guessing would be a different type of algae.
il take everything you can throw at me;), drawbacks, environmental hazards etc. i know some but im sure iv missed things you can point out.

any help would be great

Hey overshoot. I am also doing a project on the viabillity of algae as a biofuel feedstock. I am also conducting an experiment where I am going to grow algae somehow and convert it to biodiesel to test in an engine. Its for my dissertation, are you having any look with your algae. I was also hoping to find a local strain with high lipids to grow, did you have any look. I think I am going to make a homemade bioreactor.

Theasal1234

Been doing a bit of research into the commercial feasibility of culturing algae for the production of biofuel. Would be interested to hear how your homemade bio reactor worked?

overshoot

sorry Paul only seeing your reply now with Theasal1234's.
im studying architecture so i dont think il be much help to either of you. had been trying trying to establish basics like volume of inputs/outputs etc, had been going into more detail but was pushed back as in reality there would be specialists to advise on this. So i had to give up on stuff like specific strains... basically i wont have anything of use to you.
anyway good luck with it lads, hope it goes well

shanered

keep progress posted, id be interested to know how you get on.
Why not collect some species in Ireland and send them off to be tested?