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Dynamic Modeling of Microalgal Production in Photobioreactors

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In this chapter, dynamic models for microalgal production in open and closed photobioreactors are presented. These models are first principle-based models, which take into account both spatial and temporal gradients for the main culture variables. Both fluid dynamics and biological phenomena are considered in the model equations. Calibration and validation tests are summarized in real open and closed tubular industrial photobioreactors, obtaining successful results. Finally, in view of the obtained results, conclusions about the capabilities of the developed models are drawn, as well as its main uses and applications.

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This work has been partially funded by the following projects: DPI2014-55932-C2-1-R (Spanish Ministry of Ecomony and Competitiveness and FEDER funds); EDARSOL CTQ2014-57293-C3 (Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation); PURALGA RTA2013-0056-C03 (INIA), and supported by Cajamar Foundation.

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  1. Department of Informatics, University of Almería, ceiA3, CIESOL, Almería, Spain

    I. Fernández, J. L. Guzmán & M. Berenguel

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, ceiA3, CIESOL, Almería, Spain

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Fernández, I., Guzmán, J.L., Berenguel, M., Acién, F.G. (2017). Dynamic Modeling of Microalgal Production in Photobioreactors. In: Tripathi, B., Kumar, D. (eds) Prospects and Challenges in Algal Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1950-0_2

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