http://www.AlgaeGeek.com AlgaeGeek.com - Algae Reactor Design and News Hand http://forums.algaegeek.com/ That's right! Were back! With the expiration of a legal agreement from a project we assisted in we finally have returned our attention to Algae Geek. We will be updating the site with loads of fresh new content over the coming months with new reactor designs for mass production, harvesting techniques, processing as well as information on species and yield information. To start off the next phase of our site we have launched our forums to promote and participate in community discussion. We are very excited about re-engaging with our community and appreciate all the interest and feedback over the last year. 12/21/09 012:00:00 http://algaegeek.com/Projects/Photo-Bio-Reactor-Cell-Design-V1/default.aspx Most large reactor arrays have one failing in that if any part of the reactor is damaged it can compromise the entire reactor. Imagine 500 gallons of algae water flowing where ever it wants to go and you get the idea… With this in mind this system is modular system with failsafe design in case of reactor damage or failure. This system is designed around affordable self contained reactor cell designs that can still be incorporated into a larger system design or used stand alone. These high volume cells are a great way to grow many algae strains for experimentation and research in a confined space. 1/4/09 012:00:00 http://algaegeek.com/Projects/Indoor-Photo-Bio-reactor/default.aspx For many people wanting to experiment with algae or even those who are serious about mass production there are usually problems with space or seasonal restrictions they have to work with. This reactor design is an attempt to produce a reactor that will run indoors year around safely with a minimal use of power. One thing I decided to try with this reactor design is a passive pumping system so that I don’t damage my algae like a centrifugal pump can. 12/12/08 012:00:00 http://algaegeek.com/Projects/Photo-Bio-reactor-V2/default.aspx This project is the second version of the basic photo bio reactor array that I started with. While it may look similar to the previous version is dramatically different overall. This design has many improvements that make it far more sustainable and practical for long-term use. I really focused on making it highly modular and insuring it was rugged for prolonged outdoor use that is easier to fill and harvest from. While the array is smaller for this project it can be scaled to any size or requirement. 12/06/08 012:00:00 http://AlgaeGeek.com/projects/Basic-reactor/default.aspx I have wanted to do this a project for a long time and with earth day this year it kinda just fit timing wise. Its really a simple and quick build, yet getting the level up in bio-friendly-geek makes this all the more fun. Now I admit that I have a lacking of unquenchable aspirations to being a hugger of trees or a crusader of tofu and hemp. But I do believe in making changes so that the poor saps that come along after me might have the world a little less badly off for them. Let’s face it, we kind of effed up the whole earth thing... but watching the rhythmic bubbling in 12 clear pipes with happy green microalgae floating in them makes me forget it all. 12/02/08 012:00:00