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Raceway ponds

  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021

Refer to the most common type of pond currently in use. These ponds utilize paddle wheel for agitation and mixing of the cultures, with flow rates ranging from 10-30 cm∙s-1, with depths ranging from 10-30 cm and individual ponds being up to 1 ha in area.

Alabi, A.O., Tampier, M. and Bibeau, E., 2009, Microalgae technologies & processes for biofuels/bioenergy production in British Columbia: Current Technologies, Suitability & Barriers to Implementation, Seed Science Ltd.

Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature

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