IMPROVING WATER QUALITY USING ALGAE NRP, LLC Nutrient Removal Process Presented by: Sam Shepherd Chief Technical Officer Missing Link Technology phone 281-797-2501 email sshepherd@missinglinktechnology.net Algae to Energy “ Feeding and Fueling the World”
TECHNOLOGY Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” SUMMARY Biosolids Sterilization High Temperature High Pressure Mud Motors Algae To Energy and Food and Fertilizers and Pharmaceuticals with CO2 Capture, Potable water Generators. Sulfur Removal from Flue Gas Energy Recovery/Thermal Efficiency Improvement Waste to Energy Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy OUR ALGAE T TECHNOL NOLOG OGY “Feeding and Fueling the World” Our technologies & processes were developed directly to address the three major algae commercialization barriers; growing, harvesting and extracting algae economically on a commercial scale … MicGro HD Reactor/Process (Patent issued) GROW ALGAE Harnesses photosynthesis to grow algae, capture CO2 and produce high-energy biomass in the High Density Reactor. The key to our design is the reactors unique ability to First company to break the 10” algae growth barrier. bring the algae to the surface to be irradiated allowing New bioreactor designed at four to six feet depth. for up to 6 feet versus 10 inch deep ponds and ease Results in 5X+ improvement over nearest competitor. of retrofitted sources of CO2. Shepherd Harvester (Patent issued) Algae harvesting process that eliminates the hydraulic transport HARVEST ALGAE requirements for harvesting algae @ 0.8% of current The keys of our process are; 1) harvesting the algae performance levels. without pumping large volumes of the algal reactor Only harvests the mature algae which holds all the algae oil contents, and 2) collecting the concentrated algae & Results in harvesting of oil at 3 to 5X improvement over nearest subsequent treatment to dewater and extract the competitor. EXTRACT BIOCRUDE oil/chemicals from the algae. Algaefaction (Patent issued) EXTRACT OILS Continuous conversion of algal biomass into a “light” biocrude to be processed through existing Alginator (Patented) refineries. Algal oil extraction technology, using We developed a proprietary catalyst that when rapid non equilibrium decompression. mixed with algae, heated and pressurized will Utilizes energy efficiently from within produce a hydrocarbon feedstock through the the cell, and incorporates all A2E process. technologies resulting in oil maximizing Most cost-effective catalytic process for the and extraction making it the low- conversion of algal biomass directly into cost/low-energy solution. BioCrude. … by breaking these barriers we are poised to commercially exploit the BioMass, BioOil and BioCrude markets. Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy Markets Addressed u using ng “Feeding and Fueling the World” this T Techn hnology 1.Nutrient Remediation 2.Biomass Production (Nutraceutical / Animal Feed) 3.Algae to Crude Oil 4.Omega 3/6 Markets Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” PROGRA GRAM M OBJECTIVE IVES WASTEWATER REMEDIATION USING ALGAL SYSTEMS. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFIT CENTERS BASED AROUND A2E’S CORE BUSINESS CO 2 , N, P CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Introduction Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” • Why remove nitrogen? – A requirement for biological phosphorus removal – High nitrate levels associated with methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) – A nutrient, can lead to growth “harmful algal blooms” and hypoxic conditions • Many jurisdictions now have effluent TN limits: – EU countries – 70-80% N removal but varies – “Bubble Limits” in sensitive watersheds (e.g. Chesapeake Bay) • Canada now has effluent nitrate limits – 13 mg/L as nitrate ion after mixing – Equivalent to 2.9 mgN/L nitrate Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” NITROG OGEN N & P PHOSPHOR OROU OUS REMOVAL AL Algae can metabolize sewage far more rapidly than bacterial treatment. Treatment is more complete and more rapid since bacteriological treatment is a process of decay (generates N/P) whereas algae treatment is one of conversion of organic matter to live, healthy plant life (consumes N/P). Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” WAS ASTE WATER & & CO CO2 CAP CAPTURE Conventional wastewater treatment plants account for 3 to 4 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in the world. A2E system is extremely efficient at capturing CO2 Large amounts of algae produced A2E system enables a wastewater treatment plant to become carbon neutral or even carbon negative. A2E system converts ammonia directly to plant life unlike MULTI - ALGAL SPECIES conventional systems Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy Single Reactor Train “Feeding and Fueling the World” Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae Growth inside Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” a Reactor Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
NUTRIENT Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” COMPARISION Algae: C : N : P = 50 : 8 : 1 Wastewater: C : N : P = 20 : 8 : 1 JUST ADD CO2 Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” GR GROWTH RA RATE CO COMP MPARISIONS STATE OF THE PUBLIC “DISCLOSED” TECHNOLOGY g/m 2 /day 10 – 20 ALGAE TO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY g/m 2 /day 46-188 Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Fig. 1 TYPICAL NITRATE REDUCTION OVER THE 10 REACTORS Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
HIGHER INLET NO3 Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” ppm Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy PREDICTIVE MODEL “Feeding and Fueling the World” Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy CO2 CO2-Enh Enhance anced d High “Feeding and Fueling the World” Rate P Ra Pond onds • Improved and accelerated treatment • CO2 is fixed in algal biomass • Fuel production from biomass provides greenhouse gas abatement • Energy used in WW treatment decreases • Fuel production residual becomes fertilizer Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” CARBO CARBON CAP CAPTURE SEAML AMLESS INTEGRATION COMBUSTION MW 16 32 44 18 3 CH4 + 6 O2 ---------> 3 CO2 + 6 H2O lbs 48 192 132 108 CAPTURE MW 44 18 62 32 3 CO2 + 5 H2O ---------> 1 ALGAE + 5 O2 lbs 132 90 62 160 Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” PR PRODUCT T TYPE PES Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” PRODUCT C T CHARACT CTERISTI TICS CS Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
Algae to Energy “Feeding and Fueling the World” NU NUTR TRACEUTI TICAL APPLI LICATI TIONS Confidential Company Information – Provided Under Non-Disclosure & Non-Circumvent Agreement
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