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Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae

Jeffrey, Bargiel
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010

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2009, Master of Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Physics.
It is shown that a lateral displacement array is technically and commercially feasible for the dewatering of microalgae for the production of algal oil for energy. Process economics of algal oil are examined for dewatering process target cost. Device requirements and the underlying physics of the technology are investigated. Technical feasibility is evaluated for real world operation, scale-up, and manufacturability. Designs are proposed for cost reduction based on underlying theory and manufacturability. Multiple manufacturing methods are evaluated, ranked for technology readiness level and manufacturing readiness level, and cost of goods sold. A gravity-fed unit manufactured with the hot embossing method is recommended for full scale production and is shown to have a total cost reduction of 67% to the economic threshold of $5 per barrel of oil.
Brown Robert, PhD (Committee Chair)
Taylor Cyrus, PhD (Committee Member)
Berner J. Kevin, PhD (Committee Member)
Lane Christopher, PhD (Committee Member)
Caner Edward (Committee Member)
56 p.
Energy; Engineering; Fluid Dynamics; Physics
algae; dewatering; biofuels

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  • Jeffrey, B. (2009). Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae [Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Jeffrey, Bargiel. Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae. 2009. Case Western Reserve University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Jeffrey, Bargiel. "Commercialization of Lateral Displacement Array for the Dewatering of Microalgae." Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1238702010

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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