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A structured model for simulation of cultures of the cyanobacterium Spirulina platensis in photobioreactors: I. Coupling between light transfer and growth kinetics

Cornet, J. F., Dussap, C. G., Dubertret, G.·1992·Biotechnology and Bioengineering

Abstract

The study of the interactions between physical limitation by light and biological limitations in photobioreactors leads to very complex partial differential equations. Modeling of light transfer and kinetics and the assessment of radiant energy absorbed in photoreactors require an equation including two parameters for light absorption and scattering in the culture medium. In this article, a simple model based on the simplified, monodimensional equation of Schuster for radiative transfer is discussed. This approach provides a simple way to determine a working illuminated volume in which growth occurs, therefore allowing identification of kinetic parameters. These parameters might then be extended to the analysis of more complex geometries such as cylindrical reactors. Moreover, this model allows the behavior of batch or continuous cultures of cyanobacteria under light and mineral limitations to be predicted.

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  • Analytical approximations of the one-dimensional RTE exist, which allow a more accurate consideration of the absorption and scattering characteristics of microalgae cells.

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Authors
Cornet, J. F., Dussap, C. G., & Dubertret, G.
Affiliations
  • Université Blaise Pascal (FR)
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
Corresponding author
Dussap, C. G.
Venue
Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1992-10-05
Volume
40
Issue
7
Pages
817-825
ISSN
  • 0006-3592 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-0290
OpenAlex
W2115592053
Cited by
177
References
11
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 12 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 9
FWCI
4.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Biotechnology and Bioengineering (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Fluid Dynamics and Mixing
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
Keywords
Spirulina platensis, cyanobacteria, photobioreactors, light transfer, radiative transfer, light absorption and scattering, growth kinetics, light limitation, radiant energy absorption, kinetic parameter estimation

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