Finished fuel products derived from processed algal biomass, representing an emerging renewable energy alternative to traditional fossil fuels
Algae fuels are organic fuels produced from harvested algae biomass containing oils, fats, and proteins . The source organisms are chlorophyll-containing aquatic eukaryotes ranging from microscopic single cells to multicellular forms up to 100 feet long, distinguished from plants by their lack of true roots, stems, and leaves
Key Characteristics
- Renewable resource currently under active research by the U.S. Department of Energy
- Biomass composition includes extractable oils, fats, and proteins suitable for fuel conversion
- Classification includes six phyla: Euglenophyta, Crysophyta, Pyrrophyta, Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta
Industrial Application
For bulk handling facilities, algae fuels require specialized loading and unloading infrastructure similar to other biofuels. SafeRack provides comprehensive safety solutions for renewable fuel terminals, including gangways, loading platforms, spill containment systems, and grounding equipment to ensure safe transfer operations. As this emerging fuel source scales to commercial production, proper fall protection and OSHA-compliant access equipment become critical for worker safety during tank truck and railcar loading operations.
See also: Algae Oilfield, Biofuel Loading Systems
Algae fuels are organic fuels.
The harvested biomass contains oils, fats, and proteins. See Algae Oilfield.
The U.S. Department Of Energy is actively researching the potential of algae.
