Patent ID: 8198076
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: C12M

Abstract:
1. A photobioreactor comprising: (a) a container adapted for holding fluid, comprising (i) opposing first and second sidewalls, wherein at least one of the first and second sidewalls is transparent; (ii) opposing first and second endwalls; (iii) a container bottom; and (iv) a container cover, wherein the first and second sidewalls comprise a plurality of separate sections, and wherein the separate sections are in fluid communication; (b) support struts for connecting the plurality of separate sections of the first and second sidewalls, wherein the support struts are located entirely on the exterior of the container; (c) at least one inlet port in fluid communication with the container; (d) at least one outlet port in fluid communication with the container; (e) an aeration system in fluid communication with the container; and (f) a temperature control system connected to the container so as to control temperature of fluid within the container.