First Flight of Algae-Fuelled Jet

News Type: Event — Seeded on Fri Jan 9, 2009 10:14 AM EST

Article Source: BBC News

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A US airline has completed the first test flight of a plane partly powered by biofuel derived from algae.

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However, algae is viewed by many as a key fuel for the future because it is fast growing, does not compete with food crops for arable land, and yields up to 30 times more fuel than standard energy crops.

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#1 - Fri Jan 9, 2009 10:15 AM EST

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At Ingrepro's algae farm in Borculo near the border with Germany, the scum from the 21,500 square foot pool is filtered and processed into flaky green strips that crumble to the touch. The carbon exhaust from the steam engine used to dry the algae is pumped back into the pool.

Algae oil goes into paints, resins and bioplastics. Fuel has the lowest value of any product, said Callenbach. The key to profiting from algae farming is in the cake left over after extracting the oil. Ingrepro turns it into dozens of products, from horse feed to weed killer for golf courses. As a food additive for humans, it is a source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

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If I can find the other article that I know of I will. There is a guy, maybe in Texas, that has towers in which the algae grow. It seemed extremely effecient when I heard about it.

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#1.1 - Fri Jan 9, 2009 11:02 AM EST

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Very interesting, thanks for the seed!

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#2 - Fri Jan 9, 2009 11:10 AM EST

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It looks like there are multiple seeds on this one...which is fine w/me. The more coverage the better on things like this. Gets it on the Peoples' Radar.

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#2.1 - Fri Jan 9, 2009 11:15 AM EST

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I love this story!

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#3 - Fri Jan 9, 2009 11:45 AM EST

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