Modular carbon capture system

Abstract

The invention relates to a carbon capture system, including an illumination apparatus, the illumination apparatus, including: at least one tray, the at least one tray including a substantially planar base and a peripheral rim around the base to form a receptacle; a supporting frame configured to receive the at least one tray; a light-dispersing layer disposed on a surface of the planar base to enable substantially uniform distribution of light through the planar base; and at least one light source, positioned adjacent the planar base and configured to emit light toward the planar base such that at least a portion of the emitted light is dispersed by the light dispersing layer through the surface of the planar base. The system further includes a carbonation device, a defouler, an automated nutrient dosing system, and a harvester. The carbon capture system may also be configured to carry out a method for determining optimal temporal variations in flux output for algal growth.

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