|
Microalgae separator apparatus and method - Patent 6524486 (4014 words) |
 | Microalgae are particularly useful because of their high growth rate and tolerance to varying environmental conditions. |
 | Microalgae suspension from pond 12 is transferred by operation of pump 16 to microalgae separator 18, in which the processes of flocculation and flotation are carried out. |
 | Microalgae suspension from pond 12 is transferred by operation of pump 16 to reservoir 22. |
| Microalgae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (133 words) |
 | Microalgae are the most primitive form of plants. |
 | While the mechanism of photosynthesis in microalgae is similar to that of higher plants, they are generally more efficient converters of solar energy because of their simple cellular structure. |
 | The main distinction between the microalgae and the protozoans is that microalgae are usually autotrophic organisms, whereas protozoa are heterotrophic. |