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    Optimal Control of Microalgae for Maximum Lipid Production

    Hurst TM 2021.pdf (2.194Mb)
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    Authors
    Hurst, Todd Michael
    Date
    2021
    Supervisor
    Kok Lay Teo
    Volker Rehbock
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Science and Engineering
    School
    School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/86383
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    Abstract

    This thesis is concerned with the use of computational optimal control methods to determine optimal strategies for operating raceway ponds in order to maximise the lipid yield of microalgae grown therein. Currently the cost of producing lipids via microalgae is not competitive with that of crude oil. We explore a variety of strategies by which lipid yield may be improved in order to get a better understanding of the ultimate potential of this technology.

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