Conjecture Instrumentation and Testing
The higher reproductive and culture concentration levels in Nannochloropsis will results in increased electrical output. results are expected due to optimal photosynthetic processes. Although Nannochloropsis does not present optimal cell multiplication, cell density increases drastically. Culture electrical output will, simply, be sampled with a multimeter for precise mW results. Electricity will be transferred to a coiled electrode submerged into the cathodic and anodic chambers.
Spirulina will present higher electrical results due to culture proliferation rates. Culture electrical output will, simply, be sampled with a multimeter for precise mW results. Electricity will be transferred to a coiled electrode submerged into the cathodic and anodic chambers.
Chlorella Vulgaris will boast the highest electrical outputs due to high algal cell reproduction rates. Culture electrical output will, simply, be sampled with a multimeter for precise mW results. Electricity will be transferred to a coiled electrode submerged into the cathodic and anodic chambers.
Using an Algae bioreactor will maintain and regulate optimal conditions for the given cultures by sustaining temperature, pH, salinity, light intensity, etc. pH levels, light intensity, and salinity will be sampled throughout the algae cultures. In addition, this will be compared to an unagitated non-bioreactor/microbial fuel cell.
An algae based microbial fuel cell will display higher electrical output than a traditional MFC, due to high photosynthetic processes. Electrical output will be compared against preliminary anaerobic and aerobic bacteria MFC systems to further understand the energy-significance of algae cultures.