A model to predict water temperature in plastic-covered outdoor mass algal culture systems |
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| Authors: | JM de Jager RD Walmsley |
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| Institution: | Department of Agrometeorology, University of the Orange Free State. P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300. South Africa;Institute for Environmental Sciences. University of the Orange Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | The design, construction and operation of a 100 m2 rectangular plastic-covered culture system for green algae (chlorella, scenedesmus) is described. A simple simulation model which predicts water temperature with an accuracy acceptable for estimating algal growth rate has been developed. Although simulated and measured observations showed significant statistical agreement, the model tends to underestimate daily maximum temperature and overestimate daily minimum temperature. The model can be readily adapated for usage in other parts of the world. |
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