Computational fluid dynamics applied for the improvement of a flat-plate photobioreactor towards high-density microalgae cultures

• Published in: Biochemical engineering journal Vol. 151; p. 107257
• Main Authors: Hinterholz, Camila Larissa, Trigueros, Daniela Estelita Goes, Módenes, Aparecido Nivaldo, Borba, Carlos Eduardo, Scheufele, Fabiano Bisinella, Schuelter, Adilson Ricken, Kroumov, Alexander Dimitrov
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.11.2019
• Subjects: CFD simulation; Flat-plate photobioreactor; Microalgae culture; Photobioreactor modelling; Poterioochromonas malhamensis; CFD simulation; Poterioochromonas malhamensis; Microalgae culture; Flat-plate photobioreactor; Photobioreactor modelling

•A novel PBR for ultra-high density cultures was developed by using flow simulations.•Computational Fluid Dynamics proved to be a very interesting tool for PBRs design.•The CFD simulations showed improved fluid flow when using the bubble dispersers.•Biomass production was greatly enhanced with the u...