Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100077654 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM ALGAE - The invention provides systems and methods for producing biofuel from algae wherein the algae and fishes are co-cultured in a body of water. The methods further comprise inducing the algae to accumulate lipids by environmental stress, and concentrating the algae prior to extraction of the algal oil. The systems of the invention comprise at least one growth enclosure, means for concentrating algae, and means for subjecting algae to environmental stress. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081835 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM ALGAE - The invention provides systems and methods for producing biofuel from algae that use cultured fish to harvest algae from an algal culture. The methods further comprise gathering the fish, extracting lipids from the fish, and processing the lipids to form biofuel. The multi-trophic systems of the invention comprises at least one enclosure that contains the algae and the fishes, and means for controllably feeding the algae to the fishes. The lipid compositions extracted from the fishes are also encompassed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100236137 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID AND DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID FROM ALGAE - Provided herein are systems and methods for producing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or derivatives and/or mixtures thereof by growing algae that produce the oils containing EPA and/or DHA and/or derivatives and/or mixtures thereof, harvesting the algae with fish in one or more enclosed systems, and then processing fish to separate and purify the EPA and/or DHA. The multi-trophic systems provided herein comprise at least one enclosure that contains the algae and the fishes, and means for controllably feeding the algae to the fishes. Also provided herein are the lipid compositions extracted from the fishes. | 09-23-2010 |
20120058248 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ALGAL BIOMASS - The invention relates to systems and methods for reducing algal biomass in eutrophic water, wherein organism that feed on algae are introduced into the eutrophic water and cultured in the eutrophic water, until the algal biomass is reduced or the organisms have reach desirable size. The body of eutrophic water can be restocked with juveniles after harvesting. The organisms can be fishes and/or shellfishes. The methods further comprising producing biofuel, specialty chemicals, nutraceuticals, food, and/or fish meal from the harvested fish. | 03-08-2012 |
20120058542 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING ALGAL BIOMASS - The invention relates to systems and methods for regulating algal biomass in offshore waters near an oil and gas production platform. The systems of the invention encompasses a plurality of modules for managing nutrients, algae, and aquaculture, including enclosures for containing aquatic organisms, and various operating subsystems that are operably associated with surface and underwater structures of the platform. In one embodiment of the invention, aquatic organisms are cultured in eutrophic water to feed on algae, thereby reducing the algal biomass. In other embodiments, the diversity of algae in an algal bloom is modified and the productivity of oligotrophic water is increased. | 03-08-2012 |
20120231513 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CULTURING ALGAE WITH BIVALVES - Provided herein are systems and methods for extracting lipids and/or producing biofuel from algae in marine and freshwater environments, wherein algae and bivalves are co-cultured in a system of enclosures comprising water that comprises recycled nutrients that are essential for algal growth. The system also include enclosures for culturing fishes which are used to harvest the algae. | 09-13-2012 |
20120283458 | SOURCING PHOSPHORUS AND OTHER NUTRIENTS FROM THE OCEAN VIA OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS - Provided herein are controlled methods for producing biofuel and lipids from algae. In certain embodiments, the controlled methods comprise: (i) providing upwelled water in a body of water; (ii) culturing algae in the upwelled water; (iii) feeding the algae to planktivorious organisms; (iv) extracting lipids from the planktivorious organisms; and (v) polishing the lipids to make biofuel or other useful products. In certain embodiments, the upwelled water is provided in the body of water by using an open-cycle OTEC system. Also provided herein are controlled systems for producing biofuel and lipids from algae. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284165 | METHOD FOR REMOVING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM OCEAN WATER AND QUANTIFYING THE CARBON DIOXIDE SO REMOVED - Disclosed herein are methods and systems for removing carbon dioxide (CO | 11-08-2012 |
20120285392 | DEEP WATER NUTRIENT RECOVERY SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are methods for mixing of carbon dioxide (CO | 11-15-2012 |
20140220664 | Systems and Methods for Culturing Algae With Bivalves - Provided herein are systems and methods for extracting lipids and/or producing biofuel from algae in marine and freshwater environments, wherein algae and bivalves are co-cultured in a system of enclosures comprising water that comprises recycled nutrients that are essential for algal growth. The system also include enclosures for culturing fishes which are used to harvest the algae. | 08-07-2014 |
20150056672 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID AND DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID FROM ALGAE - Provided herein are systems and methods for producing eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or derivatives and/or mixtures thereof by growing algae that produce the oils containing EPA and/or DHA and/or derivatives and/or mixtures thereof, harvesting the algae with fish in one or more enclosed systems, and then processing fish to separate and purify the EPA and/or DHA. The multi-trophic systems provided herein comprise at least one enclosure that contains the algae and the fishes, and means for controllably feeding the algae to the fishes. Also provided herein are the lipid compositions extracted from the fishes. | 02-26-2015 |