Biodiesel algal bioreactors as educational projects: Engineering factors and a case study of estimation

Alvin Post; Qiang Hu

Biodiesel algal bioreactors as educational projects: Engineering factors and a case study of estimation

Alvin Post, Qiang Hu

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Abstract

Two experimental closed-system bioreactors that produce algae for biodiesel are described, along with a discussion of the basic requirements for algae growth. The reactors were built by students and faculty, and are producing algae in support of research grants. For one of the reactors, detailed cost and scheduling data was collected, allowing careful comparison with initial estimates. The case provides a useful example that illustrates the inaccuracies of textbook estimating techniques, in some circumstances.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
State	Published - 2007
Event	114th Annual ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2007 - Honolulu, HI, United States Duration: Jun 24 2007 → Jun 27 2007

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Conference	114th Annual ASEE Conference and Exposition, 2007
Country/Territory	United States
City	Honolulu, HI
Period	6/24/07 → 6/27/07

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