Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor

The application of a structured population balance model to the numerical simulation of microalgal growth in a continuous photobioreactor is discussed. The analysis is focused on the interplay between microalgal metabolism and photobioreactor operation. The proposed model is structured to describe t...

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Main Authors: P. Altimari, F. Pagnanelli, L. Toro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2013-06-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/6566
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description The application of a structured population balance model to the numerical simulation of microalgal growth in a continuous photobioreactor is discussed. The analysis is focused on the interplay between microalgal metabolism and photobioreactor operation. The proposed model is structured to describe the evolution of mass distribution among different stages of the cell division cycle. Numerical results provide indications about the impact of the implemented nutrient supply strategy on biomass productivity. These information are of relevance in applications where nutrient deprivation is imposed to enhance the production of prescribed products.
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spelling doaj.art-8f60d50a63ca4e2ba69ac3d6ecac8f8f2022-12-21T23:47:32ZengAIDIC Servizi S.r.l.Chemical Engineering Transactions2283-92162013-06-013210.3303/CET1332172Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous PhotobioreactorP. AltimariF. PagnanelliL. ToroThe application of a structured population balance model to the numerical simulation of microalgal growth in a continuous photobioreactor is discussed. The analysis is focused on the interplay between microalgal metabolism and photobioreactor operation. The proposed model is structured to describe the evolution of mass distribution among different stages of the cell division cycle. Numerical results provide indications about the impact of the implemented nutrient supply strategy on biomass productivity. These information are of relevance in applications where nutrient deprivation is imposed to enhance the production of prescribed products.https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/6566
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Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor
Chemical Engineering Transactions
title Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor
title_full Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor
title_fullStr Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor
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title_short Application of Structured Population Balance Model for the Numerical Simulation of a Continuous Photobioreactor
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url https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/6566
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