A photobioreactor adapted for culture and production of both autotrophic and heterotrophic microorganisms

摘要

A photobioreactor comprising of a reactor means comprising a glass reaction chamber accommodating tubular means adapted such that the culture medium can be in constant circulation from cylinder to tube and back avoiding any unwanted sedimentation is disclosed. In said system the provision of light source is in the cylinder part only which in having a bigger diameter than the tubes inhibits photoinhibition while still the cells are in a moving condition from cylinder to tubes and back.