Authors : Nweze Onyinyechi Lucy; Chidozie Ugumsinachi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26mar440

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Abstract : The paper presents the design, construction and performance evaluation of an algae photobioreactor. The photobioreactor is constructed with dimensions 1220mm in height and 360mm in diameter, it was made from materials such as glass tubes, plexiglass, uv source, pvc couplers, metal support and metal base. The photobioreactor consist of 12 algae cultures chambers which does the primary aim of enhancing the growth of algaes powered by a uv source which supply light to the algae cultures, with respect to light as the primary need for algae growth. These algae are consequently harvested and used as biofuels; also the fix/removal of C02 from the environment is one of the importance of growing algae as it eradicates global warming creating a cleaner environment. The study's findings demonstrate that photobioreactors serve as the energy source for algae development, and that temperature, pH, salinity, light, and nutrient quality are the key factors controlling algal growth. The spherical surface tubes give the cell a huge exposed area where light can be trapped, accelerating the algae's growth.

Keywords : Algae, Photobioreactor (PBR), Biofuel, Carbon Sequestration.

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