Anaerobic Algae Digestor for Biogas Production

Project Description

Anaerobic Digestion of Algae for Biogas Production — Currently, 80% of our world’s energy comes from fossil fuels, which has led to harmful emissions and pollution. Microalgae are an increasingly attractive replacement for current fossil fuel use. Production of biogas from anaerobic digestion remains unfeasible for large scale production due to technical restraints. We will be designing a four-phase anaerobic digester based on a compound stomach and the steps of anaerobic digestion to aid in biogas research at the University of Idaho.

Team: Ruminators

Members

Maggi Laan, Biological Engr.
Amani Al Fulaiti, Computer Engr.
Kyle Yates, Biological Engr.
Michael Nguy, Electrical Engr.

Sponsor

Charles & Julianne Peterson Engineering Design Endowment
Dept. of Biological Engineering

Faculty Advisor

Dev Shrestha, Dept. of Biological Engineering