Potential of algal production

• Published in: Water S. A. Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 79 - 85
• Main Author: Grobbelaar, J.U
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.1982
• Subjects: animal ecology; animals; aquatic habitat; aquatic organisms; Freshwater

The advantages of algal culture for sewage treatment and protein production are indicated, and results are given of open-air experiments on factors affecting production, including the risk of infection of the algae. A mathematical model has been developed for predicting maximal production rates.