We are currently looking at the most efficient and effective way to filter the algae once it has accumulated in the tubes. Two possible options are shown below: a very small sieve or a cheesecloth. Since the sieve is exponentially more expensive, we are thinking of purchasing the cheesecloth and testing its effectiveness. If it is not a viable option we will go ahead and purchase the sieve to compare test results. If neither of these methods are effective we will have to research more and find some new options to test.
We have also looked into creating a built-in system that can automatically strain the algae and recycle the water; at this point in our prototype, that seems to be a lofty goal. Once we find the right straining mechanism, we will then go on to improve our manual straining system into an automatic one.
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SUSTAINABLE ALGAE PHOTOBIOREACTORThe Sustainable Algae Photobioreactor Project is one of the various projects developed through the UC Berkeley division of Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW). A special thanks to The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) here at UC Berkeley for providing the grant to make this project possible.
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