Enhancing Biomass Productivity by Forecast-Informed Pond Operations.

ABSTRACT: Microalgal cultivation for biofuels and proteins holds significant promise but faces challenges in achieving economically viable biomass productivity under variable environmental conditions. This study introduces a forecast-informed pond operation (FIPO) system that uses numerical weather prediction (NWP) ensemble forecasts and the biomass assessment tool (BAT) to optimize daily dilution rates for enhanced biomass production. In contrast to the current practice, where fixed dilution rates are based on operator experience, the FIPO system determines the optimal dilution rate based on future weather forecasts and biomass growth conditions. Our experiments validate the effectiveness of FIPO in both short- and long-term growth scenarios. In short-term experiments, FIPO increased biomass produc

SUBMITTER: Yan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11975164 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature