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Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia
Abstract
Five regions of Ethiopia were identified as potential sites for algal biomass cultivation considering both sunlight and local climatic conditions. The meteorological data, sunlight and air temperature information for the identified potential sites were used as a basis to estimate annual biomass production, lipid production and carbon sequestration potential. An average upper biomass, oil yield and carbon fixation potential was calculated to be 315 T/ha/yr, 111,202.4 L/ha/yr. and 89 TCO2/ha/yr. This study provides a baseline data for theoretical estimates of open pond microalgae production systems in Ethiopia. This study will support the Ethiopian government in its Energy and Food Security policy to promote the use of indigenous and renewable sources for transportation fuels and income generation.
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English
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Publication Date
September 1, 2013
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February 3, 2016
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Year 2013 Volume: 3 Number: 3
APA
Asmare, A. M., Demessie, B. A., & Murthy, G. S. (2013). Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, 3(3), 560-570. https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC
AMA
1.Asmare AM, Demessie BA, Murthy GS. Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research. 2013;3(3):560-570. https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC
Chicago
Asmare, Abraham M., Berhanu A. Demessie, and Ganti S. Murthy. 2013. “Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3 (3): 560-70. https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC.
EndNote
Asmare AM, Demessie BA, Murthy GS (September 1, 2013) Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3 3 560–570.
IEEE
[1]A. M. Asmare, B. A. Demessie, and G. S. Murthy, “Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia”, International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 560–570, Sept. 2013, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC
ISNAD
Asmare, Abraham M. - Demessie, Berhanu A. - Murthy, Ganti S. “Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research 3/3 (September 1, 2013): 560-570. https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC.
JAMA
1.Asmare AM, Demessie BA, Murthy GS. Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research. 2013;3:560–570.
MLA
Asmare, Abraham M., et al. “Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia”. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research, vol. 3, no. 3, Sept. 2013, pp. 560-7, https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC.
Vancouver
1.Abraham M. Asmare, Berhanu A. Demessie, Ganti S. Murthy. Theoretical Estimation of Algal Biomass Potential for Carbon Sequestration and Biofuel Production in Ethiopia. International Journal Of Renewable Energy Research [Internet]. 2013 Sep. 1;3(3):560-7. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA42LX33TC