CASCADE PHOTOBIOREACTOR FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT BY MICROALGAE

In this paper, we consider the design of an open bioreactor for the cultivation of microalgae. The main feature of this design is a cascade type of tank, which allows you to satisfy parameters such as lightness, mixing, energy efficiency, and economical. The proposed methodology can help to assess all types of bioreactors for microalgae cultivation applying on the waste water treatment. Based on the previous researches, statistical data, modeling and requirement to the bioreactor parameters the construction of cascade bioreactor was proposed. According to proposed methodology of efficiency estimation received that this bioreactor construction is efficient on 85% and offset during the year is positive. The main advantages of the proposed technology and bioreactor construction are environmental, economic and energy-efficient features. These three directions are main proposal to sustainable development which modern world strive for.

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