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Build Your Own Algae Farm
This document has been produced by the Greening Tinsley Live Project group 2018, SSoA Rebecca Smith Bhavana Brindavan Caroline Green Elin Keyser Farah Alsaied Ahmad Fenella Snudden Jennifer MacFadyen Kezhu Chen Melissa Kirkpatrick Sarah Abdellatif Travis Mills Tom Parker William Bellefontaine Winnie Law Xiaoquin Zhang
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0114 2444887 admin@tinsleyforum.co.uk http://www.tinsleyforum.co.uk/index.html
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Cleo.Metcalf@groundwork.org.uk Groundwork are a charity based on site at the Tinsley Tingas building. They are working on plans to
The forum undertake community-led work to improve the lives of the local people of Tinsley, which whom they have many links. They run the existing Tinsley allotment and will
the site.
develop the site.
be occupying the Tingas building in the near future.
Gordon Macrae Gripple LTD
Mark Parsons Tinsley Tingas / Studio Polpo
Eamonn Ward Sheffield Green Party
07795 604945 0114 2288 659 g.macrae@gripple.com www.gripple.com
eamonnward@live.co.uk
Gripple are a global manufacturer of wire and wire joining systems. They are keen to be involved in any community-led project and could provide materials for
The Green Party in Sheffield are particularly concerned with air quality in areas such as Tinsley, in addition to projects that can benefit the community.
Tinsley Tingas are a collaboration between social enterprise Studio Polpo, Sheffield City Council and Tinsley Forum, who are working towards creating community
Freeland are looking to build algae bioreactors in Sheffield, and are looking for a space to do so. They are also keen to be involved in any initiatives that seek to
j.pandhal@sheffield.ac.uk
jharley1@sheffield.ac.uk
The Bio Engineering department are working to discover the potential of algae, including improving air quality and the uses of the waste biomass produced.
The local council are concerned with the air quality in the area, particularly levels of NO2. They have been given a grant from the nearby biomass plant towards improving air quality.
Joanna Harley PHD student, Biological Engineering department, University of Sheffield
Andrew@freelandhorticulture.co.uk
improve air quality.
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Ogo.Osammor@sheffield.gov.uk
facilities for Tinsley in the closed infant school.
Jagroop Pandhal Senior lecturer, Biological Engineering department, University of Sheffield
Andrew Goddard Freeland Horticulture
Tinsley Tingas
Ogo Osammoor Lead Air Quality Officer, Sheffield City Council
mark.parsons@studiopolpo.com
this to be implemented.
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Sheila & Graham
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lahari.parchuri@groundwork.org.uk Groundwork are a charity based on site at the Tinsley Tingas building. They are working on plans to develop
The Bio Engineering department are working to discover the potential of algae, including improving air quality and the uses of the waste biomass produced.
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DO NOT Drink the algae
Requirements 2m
2m
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Minimum 2m2 area
Rainwater
Sunny spot
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Parts : Bioreactor
2x 2x
B1
2x B2
2x
Bioreactor collar B3
3x Tubing connector
1x
2x
Plastic tubing
1x Algae starter - to grow your own refer to ‘Build Your Own Algae Bioreactor’
Bioreactor
1x
1x Pump
Straining cloth
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Algae Panel
24 x A1
1x 2x
4x
24 x
A2
A3
1x 2x Standard hanger
1x Marble
2x Tubing connector
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Algae are a plantlike organisms which, similar to plants, use chlorophyll and photosynthesis to produce food. This means that algae, like plants, absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Scientists argue that algae contributes 50-80% of the world’s oxygen, all produced via photosynthesis. As well as carbon dioxide, algae use other gasses to survive. Many of these, such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide, are considered pollutant by humans. Pumping air from the environment through water with algae in it is therefore an effective method of reducing harmful gases in the surrounding environment. Furthermore, particulates such
as those produced when rubber and brake pads from cars are ground down and which are also harmful to humans will become trapped and sifted by the algae, removing them from the air and from human consumption. Algae come in a variety of sizes, from micro (spirulina) to macro (seaweed) scale, and can be biologically very different - there are 800,000 microalgaes alone. There are many varied and positive attributes that algae contribute to the general environment and to human health. Algae produce different antioxidants, fatty acids and enzymes, all used as health supplements, as well as polymers used to make bioplastics.
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Uses of algae Algae can be used to cleanse the air of pollutants and particulates, creating a healthier environment for all living creatures, humans included.
Algae can be harvested and added to compost to make fertiliser. It is nutrient rich and provides excellent plant food.
DO NOT Drink the algae
High in protein and EPA*, microalgae can be used as a great food supplement. Ingestion of algae through tea, tablets or just drinking it directly can have many health benefits. *EPA is the key beneficial ingredient found in fish oils
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Read ‘Grow Your Own Green Wall’ for innovative farming tehnniques for your garden!
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Build frame Bioreactor
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3
4
Slot together frame according to instructions.
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Fit bioreactor tank
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Did you know? NASA are currently developing algae to be used as food for astronauts!
Position and secure bioreactor tank.
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Bioreactor set-up
6 Slot pump support into frame and fit pump to bioractor. Tubing should be secured using provided connectors.
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Build frame Algae Panel
DO NOT Drink the algae
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Did you know? Algae contains twice as much protein as meat + more iron than spinach!
Slot together frame according to instructions.
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Tension frame Remember to... Secure your frame to a load-bearing wall
8 Thread wiring through frame.
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Installation steps
Release
Do not adjust under load. Contact Gripple for full product information, submittal data and technical support.
9 Secure wiring to frame - refer to installation steps for details.
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Secure algae tubes
DO NOT Drink the algae
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Note! Save adding your algae til after the tubes are secured.
Secure algae tubes to tensioned wiring.
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Connect pump + panel
11 Connect both ends of algae tubing to algae pump module using provided connectors.
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Add additional panels
DO NOT Drink the algae
12 - optional
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Did you know? Algae can be used to make bioplastics which are a biodegradable alternative to plastic.
Create closed loop as shown above (can be repeated until new pump unit is required - seek online guidelines) connecting tubing using connectors.
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Harvesting + care DO NOT Drink the algae
Reguarly removing the cleansed water from your bioreactor and replacing it with new rainwater will help to ensure a constant flow of nutrients to your algae farm.
When algae is ready for harvest you will not be able to see the marble (provided) when it is put through the tubing system. When this happens the algae has grown to an opacity which no longer allows light to penetrate the tubing, restricting growth.
Algae cannot survive below 0o. It may be necessary to insulate your algae farm or even take a break over the winter season, depending on individual conditions.
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