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AlgaeVS Home » Our Philosophy » AlgaeVS RAF System

AlgaeVS RAF System

AlgaeVS’s Rapid Algae Farming (RAF) Systems control all of the factors that affect algae growth. Optimal growing conditions are maintained inside the RAF Cells year round, regardless of the external environment. RAF Systems can effectively grow and process algae if they are placed in the arctic or in a desert. However, RAF Systems will operate much more efficiently in temperate climates that do not require large amounts of energy to heat or cool the RAF Cells. AlgaeVS has chosen to install the initial test RAF Cells throughout the State of Ohio, taking advantage of the excellent land, climate, and resources throughout the state.

Sustainable Farm Installations

AlgaeVS RAF Systems can operate in combination with animal, dairy and crop farms forming a completely self-sustaining farming operation. These self-sustaining farming operations require very few additional inputs, while producing vast amounts of food and energy for the surrounding community. Figure 1.14 depicts the Process flow diagram of sustainable farming operation.

algae_farm_vision_illustration Figure 1.14 – Process Flow Diagram of Sustainable Farming Operation

CO2 Mitigation Installations

When connected to power and industrial plants, AlgaeVS RAF Systems can be used to sequester the CO2 emitted from the plants. Flue gas is the combustion exhaust gas produced at power/industrial plants that is released into the atmosphere via a flue. This gas has a high concentration of CO2, and can be piped into the RAF Cells where the algae will consume the CO2 as they grow. This synergy has the potential to eliminate over 80% of the CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants and other industrial facilities. Figure 1.15 depicts the process flow diagram of a RAF System / Power Plant CO2 Mitigation Installation.

algae_farm_vision_illustration_2 Figure 1.15 – Process Flow Diagram of RAF System / Power Plant CO2 Mitigation Installation

Wastewater Purification

AlgaeVS RAF Systems can use the sewage processed at wastewater treatment facilities as a high-quality nutrient source, in a similar manner as described in the sustainable farming operation. Figure 1.16 depicts the process flow diagram of a RAF System / Wastewater Treatment Installation.

algae_farm_vision_illustration_3 Figure 1.16 - Process Flow Diagram of RAF System /Wastewater Treatment Installation