Microalgae Growth in Qatar for CO2 Capture and Biodiesel Feedstock Production

Ihab H. Farag; Dr. Rebecca J. Wilson; Ghada Salama

Microalgae Growth in Qatar for CO2 Capture and Biodiesel Feedstock Production

Ihab H. Farag * §

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University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA.

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Demands for and prices of liquid petroleum fuels are increasing. This challenge is motivating the development of alternative fuels, like biodiesel from non-food sources. Microalgae are a promising source of oil feedstock for biodiesel. Growing microalgae indoors uses water, chemical nutrients, artificial lights, and energy for harvesting, drying and oil extraction. The economics would be greatly improved if microalgae are grown outdoors in a hot sunny climate where the light energy is free and the temperature is adequate for growth. Using non-potable water (such as available and free salt-water) would reduce the water footprint. Open pond systems have low capital and operating costs and are wellsuited for growing microalgae in salty water. The ideal location for growing microalgae outdoors is a non-arable land that cannot be used for agriculture (such as Qatar desert). The purpose of this research is to study the growth of salt-water microalgae outdoors in Qatar’s hot sunny environment and compare it to indoor growth. Three Dunaliella microalgae (Bardawil, Parva and Salina) were grown in Persian Gulf saltwater medium.

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Ihab H. Farag, Dr. Rebecca J. Wilson, Ghada Salama. 2012. "Microalgae Growth in Qatar for CO2 Capture and Biodiesel Feedstock Production". Global Journal of Research in Engineering - C: Chemical Engineering GJRE-C Volume 12 (GJRE Volume 12 Issue C1).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/gjre

Print ISSN 0975-5861

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Demands for and prices of liquid petroleum fuels are increasing like biodiesel fro This challenge is motivating the development of alternative fuels

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GJRE-C Classification FOR Code: 090401

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Submission ReceivedDecember 6, 2011
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Accepted December 31, 2011
Published January 15, 2012

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August 13, 2012

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Authors: Dr. Rebecca J. Wilson, Ghada Salama, Ihab H. Farag (PhD/Dr. count: 1)

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