Comments on: Algae-based Digester Coming To Area

By: Chris Borer

Chris Borer — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:43:14 +0000

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…

By: Ankit Buti

Ankit Buti — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:11:41 +0000

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.

By: Ryan Pogotis

Ryan Pogotis — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:40:34 +0000

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.

By: Shawn Tomlinson

Shawn Tomlinson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:26:05 +0000

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.

By: Eugene A

Eugene A — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:43:18 +0000

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.

By: Emily Wetterich

Emily Wetterich — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:48:05 +0000

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.

By: Caroline Stephenson

Caroline Stephenson — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:13:35 +0000

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.

By: Nick Brenneke

Nick Brenneke — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:26:22 +0000

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.

By: Jesus Pozo

Jesus Pozo — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:44:52 +0000

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.

By: Quentin Campbell

Quentin Campbell — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:53:43 +0000

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