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- All algae contains oilYouTube: Vertical Algae Biofuel Growing
- Different species have different oil properties
- Algae can be grown in a closed environment virtually anywhere
- Algae is one of the fastest growing plants
- Up to 50% of its weight in oilYouTube: Vertical Algae biofuel Growing
- Energy comes from the photosynthesis process
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The concept of algae fuel has come about as the quest for alternative renewable fuel sources continues in light of the rising cost of oil production.
Several companies around the globe are experimenting with various technologies to utilize the natural lipid oils found in algae for replacement of regular petroleum oil and oil byproducts, including diesel.
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Efficiency
When harvested, algae yields oil that can be used to produce biodiesel. In addition, it thrives on carbon dioxide gases while emitting pure oxygen. After the oil is extracted the remains of algae can be used as animal feed stock because of its high protein content.YouTube: Vertical Algae biofuel Growing
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Algae Fuel Questions
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How much Jet fuel is consumed in the US in 2008? 1 AnswerThe cosnumption of Jet fuel in US in 2008 has been declined. "Domestic jet fuel consumption among America’s airlines in June declined about 4% from last year t... read more -
Have proteins been combined to create synthetic fuel? 1 AnswerNo one would want to do this. Proteins are more valuable for other purposes and are not a good energy source. read more
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