Areas Simon Tannock is Knowledgeable in:
I am knowledgeable in the areas of microalgae systems, wastewater treatment, some forms of aquaculture.
I know about ways to control toxic algae like blue green algae (cyanobacteria).
I know about anaerobic digestion of solid and liquid wastes.
Techniques Simon Tannock Uses:
I look at what methods are being used at the present. I review other industry methods looking for solution compatibility.
I also look for biomimetic solutions. What has nature already solved for us, we just need the engineered version?
Simon Tannock's Problem Solving Skills:
- microalgae
- cyanobacteria
- wastewater
Simon Tannock's Problem Solving Experience:
- I have developed a system for moving water that is cheaper, both in unit cost (CAPEX) and running costs (OPEX) than other systems available. For example this unit is 50% more energy efficient than a paddlewheel used in microalgae production.
- I developed a continuous seawater treatment system to grow one of the most valuable, but difficult to grow algae, Chaetoceros calcitrans. This was the first large scale, continuous culture in the world.