How does automated harvesting work?

Automated harvesting works in two modes: continuous (flow-through) or semi-continuous (drop and top). In semi-continuous you can harvest on your schedule. Set the time and volume you’d like algae harvested and the PBR will dispense that volume using a metered peristaltic pump. In continuous mode you set the media inflow rate and the harvest will overflow the top of the algae bioreactor allowing you to continuously feed it out to your animals.

The system does not separate the algae from the water (ie it does include a centrifuge or other dewatering device like that). If you need to remove the algae from the water you will need to set up a different process downstream. Learn more about automated scale-up and harvest here.