Patent ID: 8863435
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A01G,C11B,C12M

Abstract:
1. A system for producing algae cells for use in processing biofuel which comprises: a livestock production facility for generating livestock output from livestock consumption of feed and water; an algae production facility located proximate to the livestock production facility, the algae production facility comprising a reaction chamber for growing algae cells using livestock output; a first conduit providing fluid connection between the livestock production facility and the algae production facility, the first conduit defining a passageway comprising an input port through which livestock output is received from the livestock production facility and an output port through which livestock output is discharged into the reaction chamber; a second conduit connecting the livestock production facility and the algae production facility to convey algae output from the algae production facility into the livestock production facility; and means for transferring livestock output from the livestock production facility into the algae production facility through the first conduit, wherein at least a portion of the algae production facility is located within the livestock production facility.