Systems, Methods, and Media for Circulating Fluid in an Algae Cultivation Pond
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1. A method for generating fluid flow in an algae cultivation pond, the method comprising:
- initiating a circulation of fluid in the algae cultivation pond via at least one jet, the circulation of fluid generating a velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond; and
providing a head to the at least one jet that overcomes a head loss associated with the velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and media for generating fluid flow in an algae cultivation pond are disclosed. Circulation of fluid in the algae cultivation pond is initiated via at least one jet. The circulation of fluid generates a velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond. A head is provided to the at least one jet that overcomes a head loss associated with the velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond.
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1. A method for generating fluid flow in an algae cultivation pond, the method comprising:
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initiating a circulation of fluid in the algae cultivation pond via at least one jet, the circulation of fluid generating a velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond; and providing a head to the at least one jet that overcomes a head loss associated with the velocity of fluid flow of at least ten centimeters per second in the algae cultivation pond. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system for generating fluid flow via a jet in an algae cultivation pond, the system comprising:
at least two submerged jets configured to initiate circulation of fluid in an algae cultivation pond, such that a head generated by the at least two jets overcomes a head loss of the algae cultivation pond when a velocity of the fluid flow in the algae cultivation pond is at least ten centimeters per second. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A system for generating fluid flow via a jet in an algae cultivation pond, the system comprising:
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a series of nozzles submerged below a surface of an algae cultivation pond, the series of nozzles coupled to a pressurized fluid source; a processor; and a computer-readable storage medium having embodied thereon a program executable by the processor to perform a method for generating fluid flow in an algae cultivation pond, wherein the computer-readable storage medium is coupled to the processor and the pressurized fluid source, the processor executing the instructions on the computer-readable storage medium to; measure a velocity of fluid flow in the algae cultivation pond, and adjust an energy generated by the pressurized fluid source. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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