Application of stochastic analytic hierarchy process for evaluating algal cultivation systems for sustainable biofuel production

• Main Authors: Ubando, Aristotle T., Cuello, Joel L., El-Halwagi, Mahmoud M., Culaba, Alvin B., Promentilla, Michael Angelo B., Tan, Raymond Girard R.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2016
• Subjects: Biomass energy; Microalgae—Cultures and culture media; Sustainability; Multiple criteria decision making; Mechanical Engineering
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2273; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/faculty_research/article/3272/type/native/viewcontent
• Institution: De La Salle University

Algal biomass is considered as a promising source of alternative fuel energy given its high yield per land area and other potential benefits. Categorized as an advanced generation biofuel feedstock, microalgae are grown in non-conventional ways through different cultivation systems. A preference of...