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Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae

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Autor(es):
Guedes, Vanessa Campos ; Lombardi, Ana Teresa ; Horta, Antonio Carlos Luperni
Número total de Autores: 3
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering; v. N/A, p. 13-pg., 2023-01-05.
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The use of microalgae in biotechnology is on the rise, as they have some advantages over other microorganisms, such as the use of light and carbon dioxide as substrates for their growth, returning oxygen and naturally synthesizing antioxidants, proteins, carbohydrates, carotenoids, among other products. However, the cultivation of microalgae still faces serious productivity limitations and metabolic directions due to light, or the photosynthetic active radiation (PAR). This study addresses the development of an automatic PAR controller based on Fuzzy logic, also contemplating an unprecedented functionality, the possibility of choosing the wavelength that will be emitted. Fuzzy logic easily allows new variables to be added to the controller. Our premise is the search for a control system that is robust for the current process and that at the same time is flexible to absorb new guidelines related to industry 4.0. The present study compared cultures without using the controller against cultures that used the PAR controller. Controlled cultures had higher biomass productivity compared to uncontrolled similar to 200%. Changing the wavelength from white to blue in fixed emitted PAR cultures showed an increase of 173% in protein production and activating the controller, an additional 23% increase was obtained. In addition, the PAR controller reduced energy consumption by three times. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 18/07988-5 - Bioprospecção, caracterização e otimização de microalgas brasileiras para a biofixação de CO2 e produção de biomoléculas de importância comercial
Beneficiário:Ana Teresa Lombardi
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 17/23950-5 - CONTROLE DE LUZ NA PRODUÇÃO DE MICROALGAS: CONTROLADOR ÓTIMO CPLux
Beneficiário:Antonio Carlos Luperni Horta
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular