AlgaeMath

Interactive tools for algae cultivation engineering — from foundational biology to reactor design and techno-economics.

Concepts

Core Concepts

Interactive visualizations of key algae growth metrics. Designed for conceptual understanding.

Equations

Equations

Various mathematical models behind algae growth metrics. Designed to show differences between models and their potential ranges.

Simulate

Simple Simulators

Quick, single-reactor simulators for open pond, flat panel, and tubular photobioreactor systems.

Design

Design Explorations

Explore how pond geometry affects growth dynamics with auto-running simulations over repeating weather profiles.

TEA

Techno-Economics

Cost analysis and economic viability calculators for algae cultivation systems.

Control

Complex Simulators

Full-system simulations with PID-controlled equipment — pumps, heaters, gas exchange — keeping the reactor stable in real time.

coming soon
Sensing

Sensors

The concepts and mathematics behind optical density sensing, PAM fluorimetry, and other measurement techniques.

coming soon
Experiments

Experiments

Curve-fitting tools for light-response, temperature-response, and nutrient-uptake data.

coming soon