Detailing the start-up and microalgal growth performance of a full-scale photobioreactor operated with bioindustrial wastewater

Light dilution in photobioreactor (PBR). Photo of light dilution design in Ecoduna PBR, where each panel can be seen receiving direct sunlight (left), design schematic of Ecoduna PBR; callout demonstrating algal growth, aeration bubbles, and the effect of sunlight reaching the panel (right). The arrow represents natural, direct sunlight reaching one face of every panel.278