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[edit] Sam KaleName: Sam Kale Location: Newport, North Carolina Interest: Algae Networking and Information Sharing; To grow algae and produce lipids for biofuel Estimated Start Date of Algae Interest: September 2005 Algae Background: I am a 53 year old student doing a independent research at a local community college, aquaculture department in the growing of algae for producing lipids for biofuel. The aquaculture department is a fairly new program that grows fish, seahorses, shellfish, 2 baby alligators, and algae. The school grows algae to feed the fish and shellfish and is doing research in wasterwater with algae. I'm learning how to grow algae. We have at least 7 different types of brown algae, green algae, and diatoms. Type of Algaes Growing: Isochrysis sp. Nannochloropsis sp. Salinity Levels: PH Levels for Growing Algae: Temperature Ranges for Growing Algae: Sterilization Methods: Source of Light Methods: Medium: Methods of Water Separation from Algae:
Updated 4-7-2006 After several months of learning how to grow algae, I now have two types of algae in two 60 gallon fiberglass Kalwall tubes. I am now taking weekly cell counts with hopes of seeing the algae cell counts to grow by multiples of 10. The ISO is 1M/mm and the Nanno is 15M/mm. I got Nanno up to 130M/mm in a 65ml flask during December/January timeframe. I now have a access to a centrifuge and will start setting up centrifuge in May to be able to filter algae from water and then oil from algae. [edit] Carlton KannerLocation: Cleveland, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts and Palm Beach, Florida Interest: I am interested in meeting others who are also pursuing micro algae as a business opportunity. I am also interested in finding people who would be interested in joining me in a possible business venture in C02 sequestration and bio-diesel production. Moreover, I’m interested in learning as much about this subject as I can and hopefully helping others do the same. Estimated start date of interest: January 2006 Algae background: I have limited formal education in algae i.e. basic high school biology. However, I have begun to dive into the subject and have read several books on it. General background: I’m currently a sophomore at Babson College in Boston, Ma. I am studying finance and entrepreneurship. My permanent residence is in Cleveland, Oh but I also spend a great deal of time in Palm Beach, Fl. I am member of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil and an avid investor in the energy sector. I enjoy discussing alternatives to oil and also the general geopolitical ramifications of our oil addiction. Objective: To start a business in C02 sequestration and bio-diesel production within the next two years. Motivation: As a young person I feel I have no choice but to help create an alternative to oil. Our current lavish lifestyles clearly cannot be maintained for my generation unless something is done to alter the status quo dependence on cheap oil. [edit] Suresh KumarExpertise in:
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[edit] Tim MacDonaldName: Tim MacDonald Location: Bay Area, California & Phoenix, Arizona Interest: Ethanol production, Bio-Diesel from Algae cultivation and Information Sharing. To quit talking about it and Get'er Done!!! Estimated Start Date of Ethanol & Algae Interest: January 2006 Background: Owner of a telecommunications constructions company. I also design WebPages, dabble in Access & CGI programming and am an avid beer brewer. Objective: To work with various Arizona farmers to set up a CO-OP in order to produce Ethanol and Bio-Diesel, either with conventional crops or Algae based. To bring down the cost of Gas and Oil to the general public. Conclusion: Even though I don't have much farming or an Algae farming background I do have the basic alcohol production experience plus implementing and running a successful business. My business partner and I to coin the phrase Get'er Done will have the drive and determination to see our project through. Needs: Anyone who is willing to donate/contract out their knowledge and experience in Algae farming techniques. Once off the ground we should have a profitable enterprise, which will benefit all who contributed. Current Phases Phase #1 A. Working with farmers to contribute land for cultivation. B. Submitting for grant and loan money for operations.
A. Design Ethanol production plant. B. Design Algae test pond. C. Build Ethanol plant. D. Design Algae pond.
A. Distribution of Bio Fuels. B. Expansion of Algae production.
[edit] Jerry FleetName: Jerry Fleet Location: Western Pennsylvania Interest: Off Grid Lifestyle Estimated Start Date of Interest: 1993 Background: Currently own a consulting and managed services firm specializing in communications infrastructure and large scale infrastructure project management. Objective: To find the most efficient means to replace my dependancy on large and innefficient 'public infrastructure' Motivation: My career has exposed me to a myriad of technologies and methodologies, all of them aimed at efficiency in a business environment expecially in infrastructure roles. I see daily that as your average US citizen, efficiency is not utilized in our personal life styles. For my part, that needs to end. Please note that I am not a 'survivalist', 'non-conformist', or in any way looking to subvert or hide from some unseen force perceived as evil. I simply want a life were I am less dependant upon others. It gives me a feeling of better self worth.
1. Electrical: Reduce power consumption needs by converting to DC usage. Create DC power at home. 2. Food: Farming to supply family need. 3. Fuel: Utilize a personally renewable fuel supply. Each of these items is intertwined, where do you start? Where do you make your stand? I need electricity to do anything in a modern world, I need fuel to utlize modern machinery, I need food to stay alive. Resolving those 3 issues on a personal level is a start. I'll worry about were I stand later. [edit] Alex TrujilloName: Alex Trujillo Location: Denver, Colorado Efforts: Administrator and operator of the Phyco.org website. Contact: |
