12 responses to “Algae-based Digester Coming To Area”

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   Aaron Curtis August 25th, 2009 at 20:37

   This sounds like a very smart and cheaper way to save money rather than buying diesel fuel. I hope that this idea goes real far very soon.

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   lukephillippo August 25th, 2009 at 22:36

   Would it make the smell any better?…interesting idea overall, but how well can this alternate really work on a smaller scale?

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   Quentin Campbell August 26th, 2009 at 09:53

   Its a good idea…but will we still have the same problem that we have with diesel fuels ever fluctuating prices. It might be even worse since it seems there would be less producers. All I’m saying is that its a good idea as long as its not a monopoly

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   Jesus Pozo August 26th, 2009 at 11:44

   Wow! I think it is a really cool idea. With all the research they conducted, apparently is the holy grail of Energy. However, I have researched a lot about alternative energies (my first year engineering project was about renewable energies), and all I can say is that these types of energies, at first, are really really expensive. Nevertheless when some time has passed, they become a much cheaper and cleaner energy source. But clearly the idea is a very smart one and I see a lot of possible applications and potential.

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   Nick Brenneke August 26th, 2009 at 13:26

   This algae-based system seems like it would be more efficient than the systems that have a “sheet” of algae and that use pumps. I think the fact that the wheel is solely rotated by the air is a good idea because it eliminates additional machinery. The benefits from such systems could be tremendous because of the potential products made in the process. It’s also great that the company is based in Indiana. Along with environmental benefits, this system would definitely benefit the local economy.

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   Caroline Stephenson August 26th, 2009 at 16:13

   I thought it was really cool that the whole idea was developed to be a solution to a different problem. That just goes to show that people need to think about how solutions to smaller issues can be recycled to fit larger ones.
   Like Nick said it’s great that the algaewheel is powered by air. It’s able to cut back energy usage in one area (water treatment), and at the same time not using up other energies.

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   Emily Wetterich August 26th, 2009 at 17:48

   I’ve heard about this idea a few times and I definitely think it’s a great one. Anything that is better for the environment or could possibly help the economy gets A+ from me. All I can say is that I hope it works out and that it’s not too expensive.

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   Eugene A August 27th, 2009 at 01:43

   Seems like a very innovative technology, one thigh that caught my attention was the fact that the diagram said co2 could be added to the water supply to boost algae growth….hmmm and what is the name of that gas we are trying so hard to reduce…Oh yes its co2. I think this is a perfect two prong technology to solve our environmental problems.(clean the air and recycle water at the same time.) Solutions this good can only originate from Purdue.

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   Shawn Tomlinson August 27th, 2009 at 12:26

   I think this sounds like a very good idea and it certainly would be an excellent method for killing two birds with one stone. To steal from the group that presented today, to pump carbon emissions out of factories and into an algea treatment plant that at the same time is creating cleaner burning fuels sounds like a winner to me.

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    Ryan Pogotis August 27th, 2009 at 15:40

    I am very interested in this area of study. Ever sense I was in middle school I have been interested in the possibility that plants could remove the harmful emissions from cars. I also had a concern for sewage treatment plants because of an episode of Captain Planet. I may try to use the contact information to complete an externship, 1 day job shadow, for my Career Development course and I think I would really enjoy talking with innovative professionals in my field.

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    Ankit Buti August 31st, 2009 at 00:11

    This seems like the very perfect solution for probably the biggest problem in the 21st century world where the demand for energy is endless but supply is scarce. This can be a great business deal as well but the only hiccup I see is land. It basically requires a lot of area to produce sufficient amount of energy but land is expensive. So one has to make sure that he checks the feasibility carefully before investing in it. Plus technology which makes something like this work in a lesser area would definitely be appreciated, so investing in research is also not a bad idea.

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    Chris Borer September 8th, 2009 at 17:43

    It seems as if algae can do any and everything! I never heard about its water treating abilities but, I sure believe it. I wondering how many more interesting ways they can apply algae to help solve our problems. Has anyone ever thought about ingesting it? Maybe it could cure diseases. Just a thought…