Effects of Algae on CO 2 Consumption Over a Boiler Room

1. Effects of Algae on CO2 Consumption Over a Boiler Room Boiler room picture here By: Lisa Thompson Laura Beaudry and Matt Smouse

2. Question • How effective is using algae to absorb carbon dioxide from the waste gas of a boiler room in Oregon? • Currently carbon dioxide from boiler rooms flows straight into the atmosphere contributing to global warming • (Stats?)

3. Background Information • boiler rooms can burn wood, oil, coal or natural gas to produce heat for the building • Crescent Valley uses natural gas (methane) • combustion of methane gas: CH4(g) + 2 O2(g)→ CO2(g) + 2 H2O (g) • carbon dioxide released into the air

4. Background (cont.) • Photosynthesis: process of converting light energy into chemical energy • needs light, water, and carbon dioxide and produces oxygen • algae is the fastest growing plant algae picture here

5. Data Collection: Freshwater algae fertilizer test tubes Bunsen burner PVC pipes sprinkler hose Measurements: Gas Chromatograph Templar bags gas syringe Materials

6. Methods

8. Results • Conclusions Data Table

9. Explanation and more conclusions Graph and T-test

10. Further Research

11. Acknowledgements