SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING ALGAE ON HUMAN INFRASTRUCTURE
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1. A method of absorbing solar energy and carbon dioxide, said method comprising:
- mounting a container over a structure;
exposing the contents of said container to sunlight;
delivering air into said container; and
growing algae within said container.
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Abstract
A tank infrastructure that is installed on space that is covered with human development, and used to grow blue green algae or other algae. This includes application over roads, tracks, buildings, parking lots, and any other space that is viewed from space as being any color other than green due to human development destroying photosynthetic life. It can also be utilized in desert landscapes and other areas such as in or over oceans. The algae produced will act as a large carbon sink to aid in curbing global warming, and will be used in the production of alternative fuels as well as for human or animal consumption and in industry.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of absorbing solar energy and carbon dioxide, said method comprising:
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mounting a container over a structure; exposing the contents of said container to sunlight; delivering air into said container; and growing algae within said container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A system for growing algae over human infrastructure, said system comprising:
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a tank comprising a sunlight-transmissive top portion; a quantity of algae-containing water disposed within said tank; and means for delivering air into said tank; and means for collecting algae from the water. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of reducing greenhouse gases in the earth'"'"'s atmosphere, said method comprising covering at least a portion of a component of human infrastructure with a vessel containing water, growing algae in the water contained in the vessel, and delivering atmospheric air into the vessel.
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20. A method of reducing global warming, said method comprising covering at least a portion of a component of human infrastructure with a vessel containing water, exposing the vessel to sunlight, and growing algae in the water contained in the vessel.
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21. A method of producing biofuel, said method comprising covering at least a portion of a component of human infrastructure with a vessel containing water, growing algae in the water contained in the vessel, and processing the algae into biofuel.
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22. A building system comprising:
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a container of algae-containing water, said container having at least one light-transmissive surface for generating algae growth within the water; a water collection subsystem for collecting water vapor formed from evaporation of the water; an air collection subsystem for collecting oxygen-rich air generated in the container; a processing subsystem for producing fuel from the algae; and a generator for producing power from the fuel.
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