2. INTRODUCTION
• Algae as Feedstock
– Normally food supplements
• Need better Energy Resources
– Algal conversion of solar energy
• Harvestable Form
• More efficient
• Carbon Neutral Process
11. CONCLUSIONS
• Working facility to produce Algal Oil
– Used for generation of clean energy
• Creates other Valuable Products
– Proteins for Animal Feed
– Electrical Energy Produced
• Reduces & Reuses Waste Products
– Organic & Aqueous Wastes
– Low Emissions
– Less Bulk Materials needed
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