BIOFUEL FROM ALGAE

VAMSHI PRASAD ( 10D41A0319) MECHANICAL-A

NEED OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

60% of total energy resources already used by us in last 200yrs. Remaining 40% will last few decades only. Formation of fossil fuel takes million yrs Again the shortage of energy comes in picture. Thus we are going face energy crisis in the future. The only way to get out of it , is to introduce alternate methods using renewable sources.

3 GENERATIONS OF BIOFUEL

'First-generation
biofuel was made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology.

Second generation

biofuels was made from non food crops

THIRD GENERATION
SOLAR BIOFUEL is a biofuel from algae

THIRD GENERATION OF
BIOFUEL

Algae fuel, also called oilgae is biofuel from algae. Algae are low-input, high-yield feedstock to produce biofuels. Relies on the fact that some algae naturally produce oil and this can be collected without killing the algae.

BIOFUELS

Biodiesel Ethanol

Substitute for petrodiesel Subsitute for gasoline

Less common types: Biobutanol Synfuel

INTRODUCTION TO ALGAE FUELS

What are algae? They are basic from plant kingdom. Divided further into :

Microalgae
Contains oil Processed for biodiesel production

Macroalgae
Composed of starch and cellulose Processed for ethanol production

Algae

WHY ALGAE ENERGY CAN BE A FUTURE FUEL?

Grown under conditions which are unsuitable for conventional crop production. Micro-algae are the fastest growing photosynthesizing organisms. Under optimum growing conditions micro-algae are reported to produce up to 15,000 gallons of oil/acre/year.

WHY ALGAE ENERGY CAN BE A FUTURE FUEL?

Capable of fixing CO2 in the atmosphere, which are now considered a global problem. Algae biofuel is non-toxic, contains no sulfur, and is highly biodegradable.

WHY ALGAE ENERGY CAN BE A FUTURE FUEL?

Higher oil yield

Lesser land requirement

food vs. fuel

Algae fuels Adaptability

Range of products

WWT & CO2 capture

WHY ALGAE ENERGY CAN BE A FUTURE FUEL?

Additional features of algae energy Solid waste from algae energy can be severed as feed for cattle. Extracted proteins can be used in human food chain. As it is a low cost waste water treatments.

CULTIVATION OF MICROALGAE SPECIES

Cultivation is mainly done in Open systems

Closed systems also known as Photo-bioreactor

Algae Cultivation Open pond / Raceway pond

ADVANTAGES OF OPEN PONDS

Less initial cost Simple construction Almost no electrical power required Easy install in remote areas

CLOSED SYSTEMS(ALSO REFERRED AS PHOTOBIOREACTORS)

Tubular PBR

Flat plate PBR

THE CIRCUIT OF INSTALLATION OF A BIOREACTOR

The Advantages Of A PhotoBioreactor

Provide fast growth of algae with the high contents of oil. Economy of space.. The reactor considerably reduces expenditures of labor The system can work during long periods of time Light in a reactor is taken as much as it considerably increases its productivity. The bioreactor is equipped with convenient system of self-cleaning that reduces its pollution. Reactors represent closed, controlled, automated systems of continuous action that allows to support hygiene of cultures in easier way. Ecological parameters of system also easily give in to management. The size of a reactor is not limited.

A Detailed Process of Biodiesel from Algae:

Indian steps towards oilgae

Solar biofuel type

Indian steps towards use of oilgae

Indian oil is the 18th largest petroleum company in the world, and is currently Indias largest company by sales. PetroAlgae has signed an agreement to license its technology for producing and harvesting algae for fuel to Indian Oil

ADVANTAGES OF BIOFUEL
Clean energy. Decays naturally in few days. No harmful gases when utilized. Hygiene fuel in terms of cleanliness. Can be used in diesel cars without any much changes. Improves mileage & life of engine of car.

CONCLUSION So that days are so Snot far when almost all cars in world will run on bio fuel which is obtain from highly efficient source- algae And soon we will have a eco friendly drive Thus helping us to take one more step towards making human activities more friendly with mother earth

Cleanliness Eco-friendlyness is next to godliness