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Concept design of a power plant using algae biofuels

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Petr Buzek1, *
1Pyropetron, spol. s.r.o. Nové sady 988/2, Staré Brno, 60200, Brno, Czech Republic
*Corresponding author. Email: petrbzk22@gmail.com
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Petr Buzek
Available Online 22 May 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_36How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Biofuels; Algae; Energy; Microalgae; Sustainability
Abstract

The article deals conceptual design of a power plant using algae biofuels. Traditional energy sources, dominated by fossil fuels, persist despite growing renewable energy trends like solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power. However, the emergence of algae-based biofuels offers a promising new direction in energy production. Algae not only cleanse wastewater but also produce electricity with minimal carbon footprint. This technology prioritizes on-site electricity consumption over mass distribution, leading to significant cost reductions. Microalgae, with their high solar energy conversion efficiency, offer advantages over conventional crops and can thrive in controlled aquatic environments. They boast fast growth rates, adaptability to various water types, and continuous production cycles. Additionally, municipal and industrial wastes can serve as nutrient sources for algae cultivation. Despite its potential, commercial utilization of algae-based energy remains underexplored.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 62nd International Conference of Machine Design Departments (ICMD 2022)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
22 May 2024
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_36
ISSN
2589-4943
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-423-5_36How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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