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259. Maximizing algal productivity in raceway ponds for bioenergy generation: A mathematical perspective
Invited abstract in session TB-33: Optimal control in environmental economics, stream Optimal Control Theory and Applications.
Tuesday, 10:30-12:00Room: 42 (building: 303A)
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Aurea Martinez
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| Matematica Aplicada II, Universidade de Vigo | |
| 2. | Lino J. Alvarez-Vazquez
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| Matematica Aplicada II, Universidade de Vigo | |
| 3. | Rodriguez Carmen
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| Universidad de Santiago de Compostela | |
| 4. | Miguel E. Vazquez-Mendez
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| Applied Mathematics, University of Santiago de Compostela |
Abstract
We propose a novel mathematical methodology to accomplish the optimal performance of a raceway: an open-channel pond where circulating wastewater is used for the cultivation of algae that will be employed as source in bioenergy production.
Algal productivity maximization is addressed here by means of optimal control techniques for partial differential equations.
So, we first introduce a rigorously detailed mathematical formulation of the control problem, based on a coupling of the hydrodynamical equations with the system for algal concentration. Then, we suggest a full numerical algorithm for its computational resolution, and finally we show some preliminary results related to the numerical optimization of the problem.
Keywords
- Optimal Control
- Energy Policy and Planning
- Sustainable Development
Status: accepted
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