Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance of nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system
First Claim
1. A method for maintaining dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, the method comprising:
- applying an effective amount of a disinfectant to the algae cultivation system.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system are provided. Exemplary methods include applying an effective amount of a disinfectant to Nannochloropsis growing in an algae cultivation system. Another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system includes adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 28 PPT. In a further method, temperature of the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to between approximately 21 and 32 degrees Celsius (“° C.”). According to yet another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, a salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to below that of seawater for a first predetermined period of time, and then the salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to a higher salinity for a second predetermined period of time.
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31 Claims
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1. A method for maintaining dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, the method comprising:
applying an effective amount of a disinfectant to the algae cultivation system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for maintaining dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, the method comprising:
adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 28 PPT. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for maintaining dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, the method comprising:
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adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to below that of seawater for a first predetermined period of time; and increasing the salinity in the algae cultivation system while maintaining the salinity below 45 PPT for a second predetermined period of time. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A system for maintaining dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, the system comprising:
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a processor; a computer readable storage medium having instructions for execution by the processor which causes the processor to maintain dominance of the Nannochloropsis in the algae cultivation system; wherein the processor is connected to the computer readable storage medium, the processor executing the instructions on the computer readable storage medium to; adjust a salinity in the algae cultivation system to approximately 0.5-10 PPT for a first predetermined period of time; and adjust the salinity in the algae cultivation system to approximately 20-45 PPT for a second predetermined period of time.
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27. A method for reducing fouling of an algae cultivation system, the method comprising:
adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 12 PPT. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. A method for reducing fouling of an algae cultivation system actively growing algae having a low salinity tolerance to salinities between approximately 0.5 PPT and 12 PPT, and a high salinity tolerance to salinities between approximately 35 PPT and 45 PPT, the method comprising:
adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 12 PPT for a period of time. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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31. A method for extending an upper range of temperature tolerance of Nannochloropsis, the method comprising:
adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 12 PPT for a period of time.
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