About the Algal biomass facilities
We use our algal biomass facilities to explore cultivation systems, marine and freshwater biochemical methane production and biorefineries. Our facilities are located in both Southampton and Spain.
Algal biomass facilities
Photobioreactors at our laboratory in Southampton
300 litre bioreactors in our glasshouse at Southampton
Tubular bioreactors at the University of Almeria
Algae growing in water channels at the University of Almeria
Technical specification
Southampton
At our Southampton laboratory we have a 320 litre photobioreactor. We also have the facilities to make smaller batches of different algal strains. Work on the kinetics of algal growth is carried out using our instrumented lab-scale photobioreactors.
Spain
At our experimental site in Spain we work with our partners at the University of Almeria.
We have:
- two 100 m2 raceway reactors
- a wide range of photobioreactors up to production scale
Contact us
Contact us
For more information get in touch.
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southampton, Boldrewood Innovation Campus, Southampton SO16 7QF
We’re open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 UK time
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