Airlift bioreactor uses oscillating microbubbles to boost algae yields by 30 percent
Uses 18% less energy than standard sparging systems. The generator improves the performance of air-lift loop bioreactors (ALBs) by producing smaller bubbles, around 20 micrometers versus 1–3-mm diameter for sparging. Produces 30% more algae than one fed with conventionally produced bubbles. Microbubbles of CO2 dissolve faster, keep the suspension well mixed, and also help remove oxygen (which is toxic to algae).
I can't access the paper but the bioreactor is patented so maybe we can access the design elsewhere?
Air-Lift Bioreactors for Algal Growth on Flue Gas: Mathematical Modeling and Pilot-Plant Studies
The lines between airlift and bubble bioreactors are becoming quite blurred. I think this might be in reference to the triangular design from MIT.
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