algae control in water treatment plants in saudi arabia

algae control in water treatment plants in saudi arabia
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  • Could algae be a national resource for Saudi Arabia?
  • Scientists in the Sustainable & Synthetic Biotechnology Group are using various species of algae to develop a specialized algal collection, or bank, that will serve as a national resource for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Photo: KAUST Algal species are everywhere — from desert sand to palm trees to sea water.
  • How to control algae in water treatment plants?
  • To control algae, cyanobacteria, and fouling efficiently in water treatment plants, use ultrasound technology. This helps in preventing taste and odor problems and improving coagulation and flocculation processes. It also assists in controlling fouling in sand filters and clarifiers.
  • What is desert microalgae technology?
  • A KAUST startup, Desert Microalgae Technology, took this idea to a cement factory in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, where the team proposed to build a small-scale, on-site algal pilot plant using seawater and captured CO2 for fertilizer. The factory agreed. The student-initiated project was awarded a KAUST TAQADAM prize in 2019 for their proposal.
  • What kind of algae does the DAB-KSA pilot plant grow?
  • The DAB-KSA pilot plant grows both freshwater and saltwater species of algae, including Nannochloropsis and Spirulina, microalgae rich in protein; seawater species that produce oils, the fatty acids needed for animal feed; and seaweed, algae that will provide carbohydrates.