Refer to enclosed systems for photosynthetic production of microalgae. PBRs can be located indoor utilizing light collection systems or outdoor using sunlight as the light source. A wide variety of PBRs have been designed, ranging from tubular and cylindrical systems, helical systems, flat sided systems to flexible tubing coiled around a cylindrical framework.
Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature
| Reference description | Alabi, A.O., Tampier, M. and Bibeau, E., 2009, Microalgae technologies & processes for biofuels/bioenergy production in British Columbia: Current Technologies, Suitability & Barriers to Implementation, Seed Science Ltd. |
| Abbreviation | PBRs |
| Originally Published | Last Updated | 12 Feb 2018 | 04 Jan 2021 |
| Knowledge service | Metadata | Bioeconomy |